Citation and interpretation1

1

This Order may be cited as the Adoption and Children (Scotland) Act 2007 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2008.

2

In this Order “the Act” means the Adoption and Children (Scotland) Act 2007.

Appointed day2

1

The day appointed for the coming into force of the provisions of the Act specified in column 1 of the Schedule to this Order is 7th April 2008.

2

The subject matter of each provision of the Act is listed in column 2 of the Schedule.

3

Where a particular purpose is specified in column 3 of the Schedule, in relation to a provision, that provision only comes into force for the purpose specified in that column.

ADAM INGRAMAuthorised to sign by the Scottish MinistersSt Andrew’s House,Edinburgh