# The Parental Orders (Human Fertilisation and Embryology) (Scotland) Regulations 1994, Paragraph 2: Section 6


Section 6 shall have effect as follows:–
“Duty to promote welfare of child
6 In reaching any decision relating to an application for a parental order, a court shall have regard to all the circumstances, first consideration being given to the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of the child throughout his childhood; and shall so far as practicable ascertain the wishes and feelings of the child regarding the decision and give due consideration to them, having regard to his age and understanding.”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1994/2804/schedule/1/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/parental-orders-human-fertilisation-and-embryology-scotland-regulations-1994/schedule-1/paragraph-2
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