The Family Proceedings (Amendment) Rules (Northern Ireland) 2003

Notice of hearing

4B.5.—(1) On serving notice of the hearing or notice of presentation on the parties as required under rule 4A.20, the applicant shall also serve notice on any person: –

(a)whose consent to the making of the order is required, not being an applicant, or

(b)who, in accordance with the internal law relating to adoption of the Convention country of which the child is a national has to be consulted about, but does not have to consent to, the adoption.

(2) Any person served or required to be served with notice under this rule shall be treated as if he had been served or was required to be served with notice under rule 4A.20.