Family Law Act 1986 (c. 55)

Part I U.K. Child Custody

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Pt. I applied by S.I. 1991/1723, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 and art. 3(3), Sch. 3.

Chapter VI U.K. Miscellaneous and Supplemental

40 Interpretation of Chapter VI. U.K.

(1) In this Chapter—

• “the appropriate court” has the same meaning as in Chapter V;

• “ [F1 Part I order]” includes (except where the context otherwise requires) any such order as is mentioned in section 32(1) of this Act.

(2) In the application of this Chapter to Scotland, “ [F1 Part I order]” also includes (except where the context otherwise requires) any such order as is mentioned in section 32(2) of this Act.

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in s. 40(1)(2) substituted (14.10.1991) by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20), s. 108, Sch. 13 para. 62(2)(a) (with Sch. 14 para. 1(1)); S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)