43 Introductory.E+W
(1)This section has effect for the purposes of this Part.
(2)“Relevant functions”, in relation to a local authority, means relevant adoption functions and relevant fostering functions.
(3)In relation to a local authority—
(a)“relevant adoption functions” means functions under [F1the Adoption and Children Act 2002] of making or participating in arrangements for the adoption of children [F2or the provision of adoption support services (as defined in section 2(6) of the Adoption and Children Act 2002)]; and
(b)“relevant fostering functions” means functions under section 23(2)(a) of the 1989 Act or regulations under any of paragraphs (a), (b) or (d) to (f) of paragraph 12 of Schedule 2 to that Act.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 43(3)(a) substituted (30.12.2005) by Adoption and Children Act 2002 (c. 38), ss. 139, 148, Sch. 3 para. 112 (with Sch. 4 paras. 6-8); S.I. 2005/2213, art. 3; S.I. 2005/3112, art. 2
F2Words in s. 43(3)(a) inserted (30.12.2005) by Adoption and Children Act 2002 (c. 38), ss. 139, 148, Sch. 3 para. 112 (with Sch. 4 paras. 6-8); S.I. 2005/2213, art. 3; S.I. 2005/3112, art. 2
Commencement Information
I1S. 43 wholly in force at 30.4.2003; s. 43 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 122; s. 43 in force for W. at 1.7.2001 by S.I. 2001/2190, art. 2, Sch. Table; s. 43 in force for E. for certain purposes at 20.11.2001 by S.I. 2001/3852, arts. 1(4), 3(2)(3)(a)(ii) (subject to transitional provisions in Sch. 1 and with transitional provisions in Sch. 2) as amended by S.I. 2001/4150, 2002/1493, 2002/1790, 2002/2001, 2002/3210); s. 43(1)(2)(3)(b) in force for E. for certain purposes at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/3852, arts. 1(4), 3(2)(7)(g) (subject to transitional provisions in Sch. 1 and with transitional provisions in Sch. 2) (as amended by S.I. 2001/4150, 2002/1493, 2002/1790, 2002/2001, 2002/3210); s. 43(1)(2)(3)(a) in force for E. for certain purposes at 24.2.2003 and for remaining purposes at 30.4.2003 by S.I. 2003/365, art. 3(2)(5) (subject to Sch.)