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The Family Proceedings (Amendment) Rules 1991

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14.  The following new rules shall be inserted after rule 5.4—

Orders for use of secure accommodation

5.5  No order shall be made with the effect of placing or keeping a minor in secure accommodation, within the meaning of section 25(1) of the Act of 1989 unless—

(a)the minor has been made a party to the summons, and

(b)the minor is being represented either—

(i)where the minor wishes to instruct a solicitor on his own and is capable of doing so, by such a solicitor, or

(ii)in any other circumstances, by a guardian ad litem, for which purpose rule 4.10 shall apply as it applies to specified proceedings.

Notice to provider of refuge

5.6  Where a child is staying in a refuge which is certified under section 51(1) or 51(2) of the Act of 1989, the person who is providing that refuge shall be given notice of any application under this Part of these rules in respect of that child..

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