SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 5Children's Commissioner: minor and consequential amendments

Appointment and tenure of Children's Commissioner

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In Schedule 1 to the Children Act 2004, in paragraph 3 (appointment and tenure of office)—

a

in sub-paragraph (2) for “, to such extent and in such manner as he thinks fit,” substitute “ take reasonable steps to ”,

b

in sub-paragraph (4) for “five years” substitute “ six years ”, and

c

in sub-paragraph (5) for “is eligible for reappointment once only” substitute “ is not eligible for reappointment ”.