The Family Procedure Rules 2010 No. 2955 (L. 17)

PART 12 PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO CHILDREN EXCEPT PARENTAL ORDER PROCEEDINGS AND PROCEEDINGS FOR APPLICATIONS IN ADOPTION, PLACEMENT AND RELATED PROCEEDINGS

CHAPTER 5 SPECIAL PROVISIONS ABOUT INHERENT JURISDICTION PROCEEDINGS

Adoption of a child who is a ward of court

12.42.  An application for permission—

(a) to start proceedings to adopt a child who is a ward of court;

(b) to place such a child for adoption with parental consent; or

(c) to start proceedings for a placement order in relation to such a child,

may be made without notice in accordance with Part 18.