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Children and Young Persons Act 2008

Commentary on Sections

Part 2 - Functions in Relation to Children and Young Persons

Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs)

Section 14: Expiry of powers conferred by sections 11 and 12

79.Section 14 is a “sunset clause”: if no order has been made under section 11 within 7 years from the day the Act receives Royal Assent, then sections 11and 13 will cease to have effect in relation to England. Similarly provision is made for sections 12 and 13 to cease to have effect in relation to Wales, if no order has been made under section 12 within 7 years from the day the Act receives Royal Assent.

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