Defences in action for a section 11 order33.62

In an action for a section 11 order, the pursuer shall call as a defender–

a

the parents or other parent of the child in respect of whom the order is sought;

b

any guardian of the child;

c

any person who has treated the child as a child of his family;

d

any person who in fact exercises care or control in respect of the child; and

e

in any case where there is no person falling within paragraphs (a) to (d), the Lord Advocate.