Schedule 3 – Advisory and support services for family proceedings
165.The amendments in paragraphs 2 to 11 and 15 to 18 of the Schedule make provision relating to ‘Welsh family proceedings officers’ and their functions. In particular, the amendments confer the same functions on Welsh family proceedings officers as currently exist for officers of CAFCASS.
166.The amendment in paragraph 13 limits the functions of CAFCASS to children other than those ordinarily resident in Wales.
167.The amendment in paragraph 14 makes consequential provision relating to the membership of CAFCASS.