- Latest available (Revised)
- Original (As made)
This is the original version (as it was originally made).
51.—(1) For the purposes of the Act the following categories of person shall not be persons with care—
(a)a local authority;
(b)a person with whom a child who is looked after by a local authority is placed by that authority under the provisions of the Children Act 1989(1);
(c)in Scotland, a person with whom a child is boarded out by a local authority under the provisions of section 21 of the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968(2).
(2) In paragraph (1) above—
“local authority” means, in relation to England and Wales, the council of a county, a metropolitan district, a London Borough or the Common Council of the City of London and, in relation to Scotland, a regional council or an islands council;
“a child who is looked after by a local authority” has the same meaning as in section 22 of the Children Act 1989.
Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.
Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.
Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including: