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Paragraph 2 I1I2

(1)

Section 1 of the 2000 Act (children's homes) is amended as follows.

(2)

In subsection (4), after “establishment” insert “ in Wales ”.

(3)

After that subsection insert—

“(4A)

An establishment in England is not a children's home if it is—

(a)

a hospital (within the meaning of the National Health Service Act 2006); or

(b)

a residential family centre,

or if it is of a description excepted by regulations.”

Annotations

Commencement

I1

Sch. 5 para. 2 partly in force; Sch. 5 para. 2 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 170

I2

Sch. 5 para. 2 in force at 1.10.2010 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2010/807, art. 2(2), Sch. 1 para. 30 (with Pt. 3)