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22.—(1) A signature required by these Regulations may be given—
(a)on behalf of a child by either parent or, in the absence of both parents, the guardian or other adult person who has the care of the child;
(b)on behalf of any other person who is incapable of giving the signature, by—
(i)an adult relative,
(ii)any other adult who has the care of that person, or
(iii)any other adult competent so to sign in accordance with any rule of law;
(c)on behalf of any person under 18 years of age—
(i)in the care of a local authority under Part II of the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968(1) or under the provisions of that Part as applied by section 44(5) of that Act(2), by a person duly authorised by that authority;
(ii)in the care of a voluntary organisation, by that organisation or a person duly authorised by them.
Section 44(5) was amended by The Children Act 1975 (c. 72). Schedule 3. paragraph 56 and by The Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73). section 28.
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