# The Magistrates’ Courts (Enforcement of Children Act 1989 Contact Orders) Rules 2008, Rule 14: Modification of the 1991 Rules


After rule 13A insert—
“Section 11J or 11O: duties of person notified
13B. Where there has been a notification of an application in accordance with rule 4(3A), the person notified shall—
(a) consider whether it is in the best interests of the child for the child to be a party to the proceedings to which that application relates and, therefore, whether the court should consider transferring the proceedings; and
(b) before the date fixed for the first hearing or directions appointment, notify the court, orally or in writing, of his opinion on these questions, together for the reason for this opinion.”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2859/rule/14 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/magistrates-courts-enforcement-of-children-act-1989-contact-orders-rules-2008/rule-14
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