The second update to the Family Procedure (Adoption) Rules contains amendments to the following practice directions and rules on the dates specified below:
Part 7 Litigation Friend, Children's Guardian, Reporting Officer and Children and Famiy Reporter
Amendments to rule 55(1)(a) add a requirement to obtain the Official Solicitor's consent when the court appoints the Official Solicitor as a litigation friend (in force on 3.11.2008).
Part 9 Procedure for other Applications in Proceedings
Amendments to rule 95 correct an oversight in the rule as first drafted (in force on 3.11.2008 and 6.04.2009).
Practice Direction supplementing Part 19
Amendments to paragraphs 2 to 8 give effect to the undertaking that magistrates will be required to give reasons for their decisions in all relevant cases (in force on 06.04.2009).
With effect from 6 April 2011 the Family Procedure Rules 2010 will come into force for all family proceedings, including adoption proceedings. The provisions of the Family Procedure (Adoption) Rules 2005 will be included in the new Rules. You can preview the new Family Procedure Rules and the Practice Directions supplementing them prior to 6 April 2011 by using the following link. Rules and Practice Directions Preview
Please note that all applications made on or after 6 April 2011 must be made in accordance with the Family Procedure Rules 2010.
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