Children (Scotland) Act 1995

Child Support Act 1991 (c. 48)E+W+S

52(1)The Child Support Act 1991 shall be amended in accordance with this paragraph.E+W+S

(2)In section 3(4)(d) (interpretation), for the words from “having” to the end substitute “ with whom a child is to live by virtue of a residence order under section 11 of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995. ”.

(3)In section 5(1) (supplemental provisions as respects child support maintenance), the words “(or, in Scotland, parental rights over)”, in both places where they occur, shall cease to have effect.

(4)In section 54 (interpretation)—

(a)for the definition of “parental responsibility” substitute—

parental responsibility”, in the application of this Act—

(a)to England and Wales, has the same meaning as in the M1Children Act 1989; and

(b)to Scotland, shall be construed as a reference to “parental responsibilities” within the meaning given by section 1(3) of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995;; and

(b)the definition of “parental rights” shall cease to have effect.

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