Children Act 1989

12 (1) Any appointment of a person as guardian of a child which—

(a) was made—

(i) under sections 3 to 5 of the [1971 c. 3.] Guardianship of Minors Act 1971;

(ii) under section 38(3) of the [1956 c. 69.] Sexual Offences Act 1956; or

(iii) under the High Court’s inherent jurisdiction with respect to children; and

(b) has taken effect before the commencement of section 5,

shall (subject to sub-paragraph (2)) be deemed, on and after the commencement of section 5, to be an appointment made and having effect under that section.

(2) Where an appointment of a person as guardian of a child has effect under section 5 by virtue of sub-paragraph (1)(a)(ii), the appointment shall not have effect for a period which is longer than any period specified in the order.