Part II S Promotion of Social Welfare by Local Authorities

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Pt. II extended with modifications by Guardianship Act 1973 (c. 29), s. 11(5)

Special provisions as to the care of children in need S

[F1 18A Safeguarding of interests of children in proceedings relating to the assumption of parental rights. S

(1) In any proceedings under section 16(8), 16A(3) [F2 , 17B, 17C] or 18(3) of this Act, the sheriff—

(a) shall consider whether it is necessary to appoint a person for the purpose of safe-guarding the interests of the child in the proceedings; and

(b) without prejudice to any existing power to appoint a person to represent the interests of the child, may, if he thinks fit, appoint a person to act for the purpose specified in paragraph (a) above.

(2) The power to make rules under section 32 of the M1 Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1971 shall include power to make rules providing for—

(a) the procedure in relation to the disposal of matters arising under this section;

(b) appointment under subsection (1) of this section, the functions of a person so appointed and any right of such a person to information relating to the proceedings in question.]

Textual Amendments

F1 S. 18A inserted by Children Act 1975 (c. 72, SIF 49:9, 10), ss. 78, 108(2)

F2 Words inserted (30.1.1984) by Health and Social Services and Social Security Adjudications Act 1983 (c. 41, SIF 113: 3), s. 7(3)

Marginal Citations

M1 1971 c. 58.