Renaming of guardians ad litemN.I.
137.—(1) A guardian ad litem is to be known as a children’s court guardian.
(2) In Articles 60 and 61 of the Children Order (guardians ad litem)—
(a)for “guardian ad litem” (wherever occurring) substitute “children’s court guardian”;
(b)for “guardians ad litem” (wherever occurring) substitute “children’s court guardians”.
(3) In the cross-heading preceding Article 60 for “Guardians ad litem” substitute “Children’s court guardians”.
(4) In each of the following for “guardian ad litem” substitute “children’s court guardian”—
(a)paragraph 6 of Schedule 2 to the Access to Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (civil legal services: excluded services);
(b)paragraph 1(6) of Schedule 2 to the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 (regulated activity);
(c)Article 28(11) of the Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008 (positions of trust).
(5) Any reference in any other statutory provision to a guardian ad litem is to be read as a reference to a children’s court guardian.
Commencement Information
I1S. 137 not in operation at Royal Assent, see s. 160(1)
I2S. 137 in operation at 13.2.2023 by S.R. 2023/12, art. 2