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Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates’ Courts Act 1978

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Changes over time for: Cross Heading: The Adoption Act 1958 (7 & 8 Eliz. 2 c. 5)

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Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates’ Courts Act 1978, Cross Heading: The Adoption Act 1958 (7 & 8 Eliz. 2 c. 5) is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 23 November 2024. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

The Adoption Act 1958 (7 & 8 Eliz. 2 c. 5)E+W+S

[F117E+W+SIn section 32(2) of the Adoption Act 1958 for the words “subsection (2) ” there shall be substituted the words “subsection (1A) ”.]

[F218E+W+SIn section 34A(3) of that Act—

(a)for the words “the authority ”, in the first place where those words occur, there shall be substituted the words “a local authority ” ;

(b)after the words “the authority ”, in the second place where those words occur, there shall be inserted the words “in whose care the child is ” ;

(c)for the words “the court ” there shall be substituted the words “a court ”.]

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