Part 9Parenting orders

Miscellaneous

113Initial investigations by Principal Reporter

1

For the purpose of determining whether to make an application for the making of a parenting order under section 102, the Principal Reporter may make such investigations as the Principal Reporter considers appropriate.

2

On a request made by the Principal Reporter for the purpose mentioned in subsection (1), a local authority shall supply to the Principal Reporter a report on—

a

the child in relation to whom the Principal Reporter is determining whether to make the application;

b

the parent in relation to whom the Principal Reporter is determining whether to make the application; and

c

such circumstances concerning—

i

the child; and

ii

the parent,

as appear to the Principal Reporter to be relevant.