SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 14Transitionals and Savings

GuardiansExisting guardians to be guardians under this Act

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1

Any appointment of a person as guardian of a child which—

a

was made—

i

under sections 3 to 5 of the [1971 c. 3.] Guardianship of Minors Act 1971;

ii

under section 38(3) of the [1956 c. 69.] Sexual Offences Act 1956; or

iii

under the High Court’s inherent jurisdiction with respect to children; and

b

has taken effect before the commencement of section 5,

shall (subject to sub-paragraph (2)) be deemed, on and after the commencement of section 5, to be an appointment made and having effect under that section.

2

Where an appointment of a person as guardian of a child has effect under section 5 by virtue of sub-paragraph (1)(a)(ii), the appointment shall not have effect for a period which is longer than any period specified in the order.