Part 4

Advisory and support services for family proceedings

CAFCASS functions in Wales

Functions of the Assembly relating to family proceedings
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1
In respect of family proceedings in which the welfare of children ordinarily resident in Wales is or may be in question, it is a function of the Assembly to—
a
safeguard and promote the welfare of the children;
b
give advice to any court about any application made to it in such proceedings;
c
make provision for the children to be represented in such proceedings;
d
provide information, advice and other support for the children and their families.
2
The Assembly must also make provision for the performance of the functions conferred on Welsh family proceedings officers by virtue of any enactment (whether or not they are exercisable for the purposes of subsection (1)).
3
In subsection (1), “family proceedings” has the meaning given by section 12 of the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 (c. 43).
4
In this Part, “Welsh family proceedings officer” means—
a
any member of the staff of the Assembly appointed to exercise the functions of a Welsh family proceedings officer; and
b
any other individual exercising functions of a Welsh family proceedings officer by virtue of section 36(2) or (4).