Regulation 2 Citation, commencement and application
These regulations do not apply where, before 29 February 2016—
(a)
an individual has given the appropriate local authority written notice of their intention to apply for a special guardianship order in accordance with section 14A(7) of the Children Act 1989, or
(b)
a court has asked a local authority to conduct an investigation and prepare a report in accordance with section 14A(9) of the Children Act 1989.