Part 9Parenting orders

Miscellaneous

113Initial investigations by Principal Reporter

(1)

For the purpose of determining whether to make an application for the making of a parenting order under section 102, the Principal Reporter may make such investigations as the Principal Reporter considers appropriate.

(2)

On a request made by the Principal Reporter for the purpose mentioned in subsection (1), a local authority shall supply to the Principal Reporter a report on—

(a)

the child in relation to whom the Principal Reporter is determining whether to make the application;

(b)

the parent in relation to whom the Principal Reporter is determining whether to make the application; and

(c)

such circumstances concerning—

(i)

the child; and

(ii)

the parent,

as appear to the Principal Reporter to be relevant.