PART VCARE AND SUPERVISION

General

Timetable for proceedings51

1

A court hearing an application for an order under this Part shall (in the light of any rules made by virtue of paragraph (2))—

a

draw up a timetable with a view to disposing of the application without delay; and

b

give such directions as it considers appropriate for the purpose of ensuring, so far as is reasonably practicable, that that timetable is adhered to.

2

Rules of court may—

a

specify periods within which specified steps must be taken in relation to such proceedings; and

b

make other provision with respect to such proceedings for the purpose of ensuring, so far as is reasonably practicable, that they are disposed of without delay.