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(1)A parenting order is an order requiring the specified person—
(a)to comply, during a specified period—
(i)beginning with the making of the order; and
(ii)not exceeding 12 months,
with such requirements as are specified; and
(b)subject to subsection (2), to attend, during a specified period—
(i)falling within the specified period mentioned in paragraph (a); and
(ii)not exceeding 3 months,
such counselling or guidance sessions as may be directed by a supervising officer appointed by the relevant local authority.
(2)Where a parenting order has been made in respect of the person on a previous occasion in the interests of the child in whose interests the order is to be made, the order need not include a requirement under subsection (1)(b).
(3)The Scottish Ministers may by order amend the number of months mentioned in—
(a)subsection (1)(a)(ii); and
(b)subsection (1)(b)(ii).
(4)In subsection (1), “specified” means specified in the order.
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