Children Act 1975
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3. In section 51(2) of the Children Act 1975 (restriction on removal of child where applicant has provided home for 3 years: exceptions)(1)—
(a)the word “or” immediately after paragraph (ii) is repealed;
(b)in paragraph (iii), the words “, or authority or warrant granted,” and “2 or” are repealed; and
(c)after paragraph (iii) insert—
“(iv)in accordance with section 56 of the Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 1) (constable’s power to remove child to place of safety); or
(v)in accordance with an order or warrant under that Act of 2011.”.
(1)
1975 c.72. Section 51(2) was amended by the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 (c.36), Schedule 4, paragraph 26(4)(b).