Part III Local Authority Support for Children and Families
Independent reviewing officers
25CF2F1Referred cases
1
In relation to children whose cases are referred to officers under section 25B(3), the Lord Chancellor may by regulations—
a
extend any functions of the officers in respect of family proceedings (within the meaning of section 12 of the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000) to other proceedings;
b
require any functions of the officers to be performed in the manner prescribed by the regulations.
2
The power to make regulations in this section is exercisable in relation to functions of Welsh family proceedings officers only with the consent of the Welsh Ministers.