(1)Subsection (2) applies where an application is made for a permanence order, or variation of such an order, in respect of a child.
(2)A [F2compulsory supervision order may not be made or varied (other than by interim variation, as defined in section 140 of the Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 1)) in respect of the child], until the application is determined (or, as the case may be, withdrawn or abandoned).
(3)Subsection (2) does not apply if the court to which the application is made refers the child's case to the Principal Reporter (whether following receipt of a report under section 95 or otherwise).
(4)In subsection (1), the reference to variation of a permanence order includes a reference to amendment of the order to include provision granting authority for the child to whom the order relates to be adopted.
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Textual Amendments
F1S. 96 title substituted (24.6.2013) by The Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Modification of Primary Legislation) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/211), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 17(9)
F2Words in s. 96(2) substituted (24.6.2013) by The Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Modification of Primary Legislation) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/211), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 17(9)
F3S. 96(5) repealed (24.6.2013) by The Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Modification of Primary Legislation) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/211), art. 1, Sch. 2
Commencement Information
I1S. 96 in force at 28.9.2009 by S.S.I. 2009/267, arts. 1(2), 2 (with arts. 3-21) (as amended (7.5.2012) by S.S.I. 2012/99, art. 2)