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Part III CARE PROCEEDINGS AND PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO CARE OR SUPERVISION ORDERS

Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below:

  1. 13Application and interpretation of Part III.
  2. 14Notice by person proposing to bring care etc. proceedings.
  3. 15Notice to parent or guardian of party status.
  4. 16Appointment and duties of guardianad litem.
  5. 17Applications by grandparents to be parties to proceedings.
  6. 18Rights of parents and guardians.
  7. 19Rights of other persons.
  8. 20Adjournment of proceedings and procedure at hearing.
  9. 21Duty of court to explain nature of proceedings; evidence and order of speeches.
  10. 22Conduct of case on behalf of relevant infant.
  11. 23Power of court to hear evidence in absence of relevant infant and to require parent or guardian to withdraw.
  12. 24Duty of court to explain procedure to relevant infant at end of applicant’s case.
  13. 25Consideration of reports.
  14. 26Consideration of reports: secure accommodation proceedings.
  15. 27Duty of court to explain manner in which it proposes to deal with case and effect of order.
  16. 28Leave of court for withdrawal of discharge applications.