Children Act 1975

Words in s. 55 substituted (1.11.1996) by 1995 c. 36, s. 105(4), Sch. 4 para. 26(7) (with s. 103(1)); S.I. 1996/2203, art. 3(3), Sch.

Words added by Law Reform (Parent and Child) (Scotland) Act 1986 (c. 9, SIF 49:8), ss. 9, 10(1), Sch. 1 para. 14(3)

Words added by Law Reform (Parent and Child) (Scotland) Act 1986 (c. 9, SIF 49:8), ss. 9, 10(1), Sch. 1 para. 14(4)

1986 c. 9(49:8).

Pt. II (Ss. 33–55) modified (E.W.) by Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates' Courts Act 1978 (c. 22, SIF 49:3), ss. 8(3), 12, Sch. 1

Pt II (Ss. 33–55) amended (E.W.) by Family Law Reform Act 1987 (c. 42, SIF 49:7), s. 2(1)(e)

The text of ss. 56–59, 72 and 93 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

Ss. 56–59 repealed (E.W.) by Child Care Act 1980 (c. 5, SIF 20), s. 89, Sch. 6

Ss. 56–59 repealed (E.W.) by Child Care Act 1980 (c. 5, SIF 20), s. 89, Sch. 6

1948 c. 43

Ss. 56–59 repealed (E.W.) by Child Care Act 1980 (c. 5, SIF 20), s. 89, Sch. 6

The text of ss. 56–59, 72 and 93 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

1948 c. 43

Ss. 56–59 repealed (E.W.) by Child Care Act 1980 (c. 5, SIF 20), s. 89, Sch. 6

The text of ss. 56–59, 72 and 93 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

S. 60 repealed (E.W.) by Child Care Act 1980 (c. 5, SIF 20), s. 89, Sch. 6

1948 c. 43.

S. 61 repealed (E.W.) by Child Care Act 1980 (c. 5, SIF 20), s. 89, Sch. 6

S. 62 repealed (E.W.) by Child Care Act 1980 (c. 5, SIF 20), s. 89, Sch. 6

1948 c. 43.

S. 63 repealed (E.W.) by Child Care Act 1980 (c. 5, SIF 20), s. 89, Sch. 6

1948 c. 43.

The text of ss. 48(3)(4), 64, 66, 68, 70, 71, 73–84, 90, 92, 108(1) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

1969 c.54

S. 65 repealed by Legal Aid Act 1988 (c. 34, SIF 77:1), s. 45, Sch. 6

The text of ss. 48(3)(4), 64, 66, 68, 70, 71, 73–84, 90, 92, 108(1) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

1968 c. 49

S. 67 repealed (E.W.) by Child Care Act 1980 (c. 5, SIF 20), s. 89, Sch. 6

1963 c. 37(20).

The text of ss. 48(3)(4), 64, 66, 68, 70, 71, 73–84, 90, 92, 108(1) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

1969 c. 54.

1969 c. 54(20).

The text of ss. 48(3)(4), 64, 66, 68, 70, 71, 73–84, 90, 92, 108(1) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

1975 c. 21.

S. 71 repealed (E.W.) by Child Care Act 1980 (c. 5, SIF 20), Sch. 6

The text of ss. 56–59, 72 and 93 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

1968 c. 49.

Words "in residential establishment." and s. 72(3) repealed by Health and Social Services and Social Security Adjudications Act 1983 (c. 41, SIF 13:3), Sch. 10 Pt. I)

S. 73 repealed (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 36, s. 105(4)(5), Sch. 4 para. 26(8), Sch. 5 (with s. 103(1)); S.I. 1996/3201, art. 3(7)

S. 74 repealed (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 36, s. 105(4)(5), Sch. 4 para. 26(8), Sch. 5 (with s. 103(1)); S.I. 1996/3201, art. 3(7)

S. 75 repealed (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 36, s. 105(4)(5), Sch. 4 para. 26(8), Sch. 5 (with s. 103(1)); S.I. 1996/3201, art. 3(7)

S. 76 repealed (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 36, s. 105(4)(5), Sch. 4 para. 26(8), Sch. 5 (with s. 103(1)); S.I. 1996/3201, art. 3(7)

S. 77 repealed (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 36, s. 105(4)(5), Sch. 4 para. 26(8), Sch. 5 (with s. 103(1)); S.I. 1996/3201, art. 3(7)

S. 78 repealed (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 36, s. 105(4)(5), Sch. 4 para. 26(8), Sch. 5 (with s. 103(1)); S.I. 1996/3201, art. 3(7)

S. 79 repealed (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 36, s. 105(4)(5), Sch. 4 para. 26(8), Sch. 5 (with s. 103(1)); S.I. 1996/3201, art. 3(7)

S. 80 repealed (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 36, s. 105(4)(5), Sch. 4 para. 26(8), Sch. 5 (with s. 103(1)); S.I. 1996/3201, art. 3(7)

S. 81 repealed (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 36, s. 105(4)(5), Sch. 4 para. 26(8), Sch. 5 (with s. 103(1)); S.I. 1996/3201, art. 3(7)

S. 82 repealed (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 36, s. 105(4)(5), Sch. 4 para. 26(8), Sch. 5 (with s. 103(1)); S.I. 1996/3201, art. 3(7)

S. 83 repealed (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 36, s. 105(4)(5), Sch. 4 para. 26(8), Sch. 5 (with s. 103(1)); S.I. 1996/3201, art. 3(7)

S. 84 repealed (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 36, s. 105(4)(5), Sch. 4 para. 26(8), Sch. 5 (with s. 103(1)); S.I. 1996/3201, art. 3(7)

1973 c. 29(49:10).

Words repealed (E.W.) by Family Law Reform Act 1987 (c. 42, SIF 49:7), s. 33(4), Sch. 4

S. 89 repealed by Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30, SIF 115:1), Sch. 3 and repealed (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 36, s. 105(4)(5), Sch. 4 para. 26(8), Sch. 5 (with s. 103(1)); S.I. 1996/3201, art. 3(7)

The text of ss. 48(3)(4), 64, 66, 68, 70, 71, 73–84, 90, 92, 108(1) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

1973 c. 29.

S. 91 repealed by Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates' Court Act 1978 (c. 22, SIF 49:3), Sch. 3

The text of ss. 48(3)(4), 64, 66, 68, 70, 71, 73–84, 90, 92, 108(1) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

1953 c. 20.

S. 93(1)(2) repealed (E.W.) by Family Law Reform Act 1987 (c. 42, SIF 49:7), s. 33(4), Sch. 4

The text of ss. 56–59, 72 and 93 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

1953 c. 20.

Ss. 95–97 repealed (E.W.) by Foster Children Act 1980 (c. 6, SIF 20), Sch. 3 and (S.) by Foster Children (Scotland) Act 1984 (c. 56, SIF 20), Sch. 3

S. 98 repealed by Child Care Act 1980 (c. 5, SIF 20), Sch. 6

S. 99 repealed (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 36, s. 105(4)(5), Sch. 4 para. 28(6), Sch. 5 (with s. 103(1)); S.I. 1996/3201, art. 3(7)

S. 100 repealed (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 36, s. 105(4)(5), Sch. 4 para. 26(8), Sch. 5 (with s. 103(1)); S.I. 1996/3201, art. 3(7)

S. 101(1) repealed (E.W.) by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 46(3), 47, Sch. 3

Words inserted (E.W.) by virtue of Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates' Courts Act 1978 (c. 22, SIF 49:3) Schs. 1, 2 para. 49 and Health and Social Services and Social Security Adjudications Act 1983 (c. 41, SIF 113:3), s. 9, Sch. 2 para. 27(a)(i)

Words inserted (E.W.) by Health and Social Services and Social Security Adjudications Act 1983 (c. 41, SIF 113:3), s. 9, Sch. 2 para. 27(a)(ii)

S. 101(4) added (E.W.) by Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates' Courts Act 1978 (c. 22, SIF 49:3), s. 71, Sch. 1

S. 101(5) added by Health and Social Services and Social Security Adjudications Act 1983 (c. 41, SIF 113:3), s. 9, Sch. 2 para. 27(b)

1958 c. 5(49:11).

S. 102 repealed (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 36, s. 105(4)(5), Sch. 4 para. 26(8), Sch. 5 (with s. 103(1)); S.I. 1996/3201, art. 3(7)

S. 103 repealed (22.1.2002) by 1995 c. 36, s. 105(4)(5), Sch. 4 para. 26(8), Sch. 5 (with s. 103(1)) (which repeal was to come into force on 1.4.1997 by S.I. 1996/3201, art. 3(7) but the said art. 3(7) was substituted (7.3.1997) by S.I. 1997/744, art. 4 with the result that the repeal in this section was excepted from the provisions to be brought into force); S.S.I. 2002/12, art. 2

S. 105 repealed (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 36, ss. 102, 105(5), Sch. 5 (with s. 103(1)); S.I. 1996/3201, art. 3(7)

S. 107 repealed except the definitions of “adoption society”, “child” and “voluntary organisation” (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 36, ss. 105(4)(5), Sch. 4 para. 26(9), Sch. 5 (with s. 103(1)); S.I. 1996/3201, art. 3(7)

Definitions repealed (S.) by Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28, SIF 49:11), s. 66, Sch. 2 para. 3, Sch. 4 and (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11), s. 74(2), Sch. 4

S. 107(2A) repealed by Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28, SIF 49:11), Sch. 2 para. 3, Sch. 3

The text of ss. 48(3)(4), 64, 66, 68, 70, 71, 73–84, 90, 92, 108(1) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

Power of appointment conferred by s. 108(2) partly exercised; 1976/1744; 1977/227, 1036; 1978/1433, 1440; 1980/1475; 1981/1792; 1982/33; 1983/86; 107, 1946; 1984/554, 1702; 1985/779, 1557, 1987/1242

S. 108(5)(6) repealed (S.) by Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28, SIF 49:11), s. 66(3), Sch. 2 para. 3, Sch. 4

1969 c. 54.

Words and para. (c) repealed by British Nationality Act 1981 (c. 61, SIF 87), s. 52(8), Sch. 9

S. 109(3) repealed by Health and Social Services and Social Security Adjudications Act 1983 (c. 41, SIF 113:31), Sch. 10 Pt. I

Sch. 1 repealed (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11) s. 74(2), Sch. 4

1950 c. 26.

1968 c. 53(49:11).

Sch. 1 paras. 1(3), 12, 13, 14(2) repealed by Legitimacy Act 1976 (c. 31, SIF 49:7), Sch. 2

Words substituted by Legitimacy Act 1976 (c. 31, SIF 49:7), Sch. 1 para. 7

Sch. 1 repealed (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11) s. 74(2), Sch. 4

Sch. 1 repealed (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11) s. 74(2), Sch. 4

Sch. 1 repealed (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11) s. 74(2), Sch. 4

Sch. 1 para. 3 restricted by Legitimacy Act 1976 (c. 31, SIF 49:7), s. 4 and excluded by S.I. 1975/515 reg. 2 (as substituted by S.I. 1985/1327 reg. 2)

Sch. 1 para. 3(2) excluded by Legitimacy Act 1976 (c. 31, SIF 49:7), s. 4

Sch. 1 repealed (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11) s. 74(2), Sch. 4

Sch. 1 repealed (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11) s. 74(2), Sch. 4

1958 c. 5 (7 & 8 Eliz. 2)(49:11).

Sch. 1 repealed (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11) s. 74(2), Sch. 4

Sch. 1 repealed (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11) s. 74(2), Sch. 4

1949 c. 76(49:1).

1956 c. 69(39:5).

Words substituted by British Nationality Act 1981 (c. 61, SIF 87), s. 52(6), Sch. 7

1981 c. 61(87).

1971 c. 77(62).

Words substituted by British Nationality Act 1981 (c. 61, SIF 87), s. 52(6), Sch. 7

Words inserted by S.I.1986/948 arts. 1(1), 8, Sch.

1975 c. 14(113:1).

1975 c. 14(113:1).

1975 c. 14(113:1).

Sch. 1 repealed (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11) s. 74(2), Sch. 4

Sch. 1 repealed (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11) s. 74(2), Sch. 4

Sch. 1 repealed (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11) s. 74(2), Sch. 4

Sch. 1 repealed (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11) s. 74(2), Sch. 4

Sch. 1 repealed (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11) s. 74(2), Sch. 4

Sch. 1 paras. 1(3), 12, 13, 14(2) repealed by Legitimacy Act 1976 (c. 31, SIF 49:7), Sch. 2

Sch. 1 repealed (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11) s. 74(2), Sch. 4

Para. 14(1)(b) repealed by Legitimacy Act 1976 (c. 31, SIF 49:7), Sch. 2

1969 c. 46.

Sch. 1 paras. 1(3), 12, 13, 14(2) repealed by Legitimacy Act 1976 (c. 31, SIF 49:7), Sch. 2

Words repealed by Legitimacy Act 1976 (c. 31, SIF 49:7), Sch. 2

Sch. 1 repealed (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11) s. 74(2), Sch. 4

Para. 15(1)(b) repealed by Legitimacy Act 1976 (c. 31, SIF 49:7), Sch. 2

Sch. 1 repealed (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11) s. 74(2), Sch. 4

Sch. 1 repealed (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11) s. 74(2), Sch. 4

Sch. 1 repealed (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11) s. 74(2), Sch. 4

Sch. 1 repealed (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11) s. 74(2), Sch. 4

Sch. 1 repealed (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11) s. 74(2), Sch. 4

Sch. 1 repealed (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c.36, SIF 49:11). s. 74(2), Sch 4

Sch. 2 paras. 1-4 repealed (S.) by Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28, SIF 49:11), s. 66, Sch. 2 para. 3, Sch. 4

Sch. 2 repealed (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11) s. 74(2), Sch. 4

Sch. 2 paras. 1–4 repealed (S.) by Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28, SIF 49:11), s. 66, Sch. 2 para. 3, Sch. 4

Sch. 2 paras. 1-4 repealed (S.) by Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28, SIF 49:11), s. 66, Sch. 2 para. 3, Sch. 4

Sch. 2 repealed (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11) s. 74(2), Sch. 4

Sch. 2 paras. 1–4 repealed (S.) by Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28, SIF 49:11), s. 66, Sch. 2 para. 3, Sch. 4

Sch. 2 paras. 1-4 repealed (S.) by Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28, SIF 49:11), s. 66, Sch. 2 para. 3, Sch. 4

Sch. 2 repealed (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11) s. 74(2), Sch. 4

Sch. 2 paras. 1–4 repealed (S.) by Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28, SIF 49:11), s. 66, Sch. 2 para. 3, Sch. 4

Sch. 2 paras. 1-4 repealed (S.) by Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28, SIF 49:11), s. 66, Sch.

Sch. 2 repealed (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11) s. 74(2), Sch. 4

Sch. 2 paras. 1–4 repealed (S.) by Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28, SIF 49:11), s. 66, Sch. 2 para. 3, Sch. 4

Sch. 2 repealed (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11) s. 74(2), Sch. 4

Para. 5(1)(2)(4) repealed (S.) by Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28, SIF 49:11), s. 66 Sch 2 para. 3, Sch. 4

Sch. 2 repealed (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11) s. 74(2), Sch. 4

Para. 6(1)(3) repealed (S.) by Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28, SIF 49:11), s. 66, Sch. 2 para. 3, Sch. 4

1968 c. 22(49:8).

Sch. 2 para. 7 repealed (S.) by Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28, SIF 49:11), s. 66, Sch. 2 para. 3, Sch. 4

Sch. 2 repealed (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11) s. 74(2), Sch. 4

Sch. 2 para. 7 repealed (S.) by Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28, SIF 49:11), s. 66, Sch. 2 para. 3, Sch. 4

Sch. 2 repealed (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11), s. 74(2), Sch 4

Sch. 3 para. 3 repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1977 (c. 18), Sch. 1 Pt. VII

Sch. 3 paras. 4–6 repealed (E.W.) by Child Care Act 1980 (c. 5, SIF 20), s. 89, Sch. 6

Sch. 3 para. 12 repealed by Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates' Court Act 1978 (c. 22, SIF 49:3), Sch. 3

Sch. 3 para. 15 repealed (E.W.) by Housing (Consequential Provisions) Act 1985 (c. 71, SIF 61), s. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. I

Sch. 3 para. 14 repealed (E.W.) by Family Law Reform Act 1987 (c. 42, SIF 49:7), s. 33(4), Sch. 4

Sch. 3 para. 16(a) repealed (E.W.) by Foster Children Act 1980 (c. 6, SIF 20), Sch. 3

Sch. 3 para. 16(b) repealed (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11), Sch. 4

Sch. 3 para. 17 repealed (31.1.1985) by Foster Children (Scotland) Act 1984 (c. 56, SIF 20), s. 22, Sch. 3 and also expressed to be repealed by Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28, SIF 49:11), Sch. 4

Sch. 3 paras. 18–20 repealed (E.W.) by Foster Children Act 1980 (c. 6, SIF 20), Sch. 3 and (S.) by Foster Children (Scotland) Act 1984 (c. 56, SIF 20), Sch. 3

Sch. 3 paras. 21–40, 44, 45, and 61–65 repealed (S.) by Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28, SIF 49:11), Sch. 2, para. 3, Sch. 4 and (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11), Sch. 4

Sch. 3 para. 42 repealed (E.W.) by Child Care Act 1980 (c. 5, SIF 20), Sch. 6

Sch. 3 paras. 21–40, 44, 45, and 61–65 repealed (S.) by Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28, SIF 49:11), Sch. 2, para. 3, Sch. 4 and (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11), Sch. 4

Sch. 3 para. 52 repealed (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 36, s. 105(4)(5), Sch. 4 para. 26(10), Sch. 5 (with s. 103(1)); S.I. 1996/3201, art. 3(7)

Sch. 3 para. 53 repealed (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 36, s. 105(4)(5), Sch. 4 para. 26(10), Sch. 5 (with s. 103(1)); S.I. 1996/3201, art. 3(7)

Sch. 3 para. 54 repealed (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 36, s. 105(4)(5), Sch. 4 para. 26(10), Sch. 5 (with s. 103(1)); S.I. 1996/3201, art. 3(7)

Sch. 3 para. 55 repealed (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 36, s. 105(4)(5), Sch. 4 para. 26(10), Sch. 5 (with s. 103(1)); S.I. 1996/3201, art. 3(7)

Sch. 3 para. 56 repealed (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 36, s. 105(4)(5), Sch. 4 para. 26(10), Sch. 5 (with s. 103(1)); S.I. 1996/3201, art. 3(7)

Sch. 3 para. 57 repealed (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 36, s. 105(4)(5), Sch. 4 para. 26(10), Sch. 5 (with s. 103(1)); S.I. 1996/3201, art. 3(7)

Sch. 3 paras. 21–40, 44, 45, and 61–65 repealed (S.) by Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28, SIF 49:11), Sch. 2, para. 3, Sch. 4 and (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11), Sch. 4

Sch. 3 para. 63 repealed by British Nationality Act 1981 (c. 61, SIF 87), Sch. 9 and also expressed to be repealed by Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28, SIF 49:11)

Sch. 3 paras. 21–40, 44, 45, and 61–65 repealed (S.) by Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28, SIF 49:11), Sch. 2, para. 3, Sch. 4 and (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11), Sch. 4

Sch. 3 para. 66 repealed (E.W.) by Housing (Consequential Provisions) Act 1985 (c. 71, SIF 61), Sch. 1 Pt. I

Sch. 3 paras. 71 and 72 repealed (E.W.) by Child Care Act 1980 (c. 5, SIF 20), s. 90(3) Sch. 6

Sch. 3 paras. 71 and 72 repealed (E.W.) by Child Care Act 1980 (c. 5, SIF 20), s. 90(3) Sch. 6

Sch. 3 para. 73(1) repealed (E.W.) by Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54, SIF 37), Sch. 7

Sch. 3 para. 74(a) repealed (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11), s. 73(3), Sch. 4)

Sch. 3 para. 75(1) repealed (E.W.) by Family Law Reform Act 1987 (c. 42, SIF 49:7), s. 33(4), Sch. 4

Sch. 3 para. 77 repealed by Parliamentary and other Pensions Act 1987 (c. 45, SIF 89), s. 6, Sch. 3 para. 1(4), Sch. 4

Sch. 3 para. 82 repealed by Legal Aid Act 1988 (c. 34, SIF 77:1), s. 45, Sch. 6

Sch. 3 para. 83 repealed (E.W.) by Housing (Consequential Provisions) Act 1985 (c. 71, SIF 61), Sch. 1 Pt. I

The text of Sch. 3 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

The text of Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

Sch. 3 para. 50 repealed (S.) (23.2.2006) by Joint Inspection of Childrens Services and Inspection of Social Work Services (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 3), ss. 8(4)(b), 10(2)

Definitions repealed (E.W.) by Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36, SIF 49:11), s. 74(2), Sch. 4 and words in s. 107(1) repealed (S.) (28.9.2009) by Adoption and Children (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 4), s. 121(2), Sch. 3; S.S.I. 2009/267, arts. 1(2), 2 (with arts. 3-21) (as amended (7.5.2012) by S.S.I. 2012/99, art. 2)

Word in s. 51(2) repealed (S.) (24.6.2013) by The Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Modification of Primary Legislation) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/211), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 3(a)

Words in s. 51(2)(iii) repealed (S.) (24.6.2013) by The Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Modification of Primary Legislation) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/211), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 3(b)

S. 51(2)(iv)(v) inserted (S.) (24.6.2013) by The Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Modification of Primary Legislation) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/211), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 3(c)