Amendment to the Family Procedure Rules2
In rule 14.2 (application for a serial number) of the Family Procedure Rules 20102—
a
in the heading, for “Application for” substitute “Assignment of”;
b
for paragraphs (2) and (3), substitute—
2
In a case under paragraph (1)(a), a serial number must be assigned to identify the person intending to adopt the child in connection with the proceedings in order for the person’s identity to be kept confidential in those proceedings.
3
In a case under paragraph (1)(b), a serial number must be assigned to the person in whose favour the adoption order has been made to keep the identity of the person confidential in proceedings referred to in paragraph (1)(b).
c
in paragraph (5), for “If” substitute “When”.