Part 1 E+WPersons who lack capacity

General powers of the court and appointment of deputiesE+W

21Transfer of proceedings relating to people under 18E+W

[F1(1)F1]The [F2Lord Chief Justice, with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor,]F2 may by order make provision as to the transfer of proceedings relating to a person under 18, in such circumstances as are specified in the order—

(a)from the Court of Protection to a court having jurisdiction under the Children Act 1989 (c. 41), or

(b)from a court having jurisdiction under that Act to the Court of Protection.

[F3(2)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section—

(a)the President of the Court of Protection;

(b)a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005).F3]

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