Appointed day2
1
The day appointed for the coming into operation of the following sections of the Adoption and Children Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 is 1st April 2024–
a
section 116 (definition of family proceedings);
b
section 118 (duration of residence orders);
c
section 120 (ascertainment of children’s wishes);
d
section 143 (report on the operation of the Children Order); and
e
section 158 (review).