EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order amends section 11(3)(ab) of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 by repealing the words “(other than a contact order)”. This is to make it clear that a person whose parental responsibilities or rights were removed in relation to a child other than for the reasons mentioned in section 11(4) (adoption etc) can apply for a contact order as well as any other order under section 11(1).
Article 2(b) of the Order amends section 11(6) to ensure that the reference to “adoption order” in section 11(3)(aa) is interpreted in accordance with the definition in section 11(6).
No business and regulatory impact assessment has been prepared for this Order as no impact upon business, charities or voluntary bodies is foreseen.