Part IU.K. Child Custody

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1Pt. I applied by S.I. 1991/1723, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 and art. 3(3), Sch. 3.

Chapter IVN.I. Jurisdiction of Courts in Northern Ireland

[F1[F219 Jurisdiction: general.N.I.

(1)A court in Northern Ireland shall not make a section 1(1)(c) order with respect to a child unless—

(a)it has jurisdiction under the Council Regulation [F3or the Hague Convention] , or

(b)[F4neither the Council Regulation nor the Hague Convention applies] but—

(i)the question of making the order arises in or in connection with matrimonial proceedings [F5or civil partnership proceedings] and the condition in section 19A of this Act is satisfied, or

(ii)the condition in section 20 of this Act is satisfied.]

[F6(3)A court in Northern Ireland shall not make a section 1(1)(e) order unless—

(a)it has jurisdiction under the Council Regulation [F7or the Hague Convention] , or

(b)[F8neither the Council Regulation nor the Hague Convention applies] but—

(i)the condition in section 20 of this Act is satisfied, or

(ii)the child concerned is present in Northern Ireland on the relevant date and the court considers that the immediate exercise of its powers is necessary for his protection.]]

Textual Amendments

F1S. 19, 19A substituted for s. 19 (N.I.) (4.11.1996) by S.I. 1995/755 (N.I. 2), art. 185(1), Sch. 9 para. 124; S.R. 1996/297, art. 2