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Save Children Act 1989, Guidance and Regulations, Volume 1 Court Orders
The Children Act Guidance and Regulations, published originally in 1991, provided a suite of guidance, primarily addressed to local authorities. Volume 1 addresses the court-related provisions set out in the Act. Following the Review of the Child Care Proceedings System in England and Wales, published in May 2006, and public consultation on draft guidance between June and September 2007, revised guidance has now been prepared, which is being published alongside this letter. This replaces the 1991 edition and comes into effect from 1 April 2008.
Volume 1 is issued as guidance under section 7 of the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970, which requires local authorities, in exercising their social services functions, to act under the general guidance of the Secretary of State. The guidance should be complied with by local authorities when exercising these functions, unless local circumstances indicate exceptional reasons that justify a variation.
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Letter to LAs: Volume 1
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Children Act 1989: Guidance
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Last updated on 01/06/2009
