Child Care Act 1980

Children in care by virtue of an order which is deemed to be a care order

2Any reference in this Act to a care order committing a child to the care of a local authority shall be construed as including an order made under the [1933 c. 12.] Children and Young Persons Act 1933 which is deemed, by virtue of Schedule 4 to the [1969 c. 54.] Children and Young Persons Act 1969, to be a care order committing the child to the care of that authority.

3Sections 23 and 29 of this Act shall apply in relation to a child who is or has been in the care of a local authority by virtue of an order made under the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 which is deemed by virtue of paragraph 8 of Schedule 4 to the Children and Young Persons Act 1969 to be a care order as they apply in relation to a child who is or has been in the care of a local authority under section 2 of this Act.