In section 9 of the 1989 Act (restrictions on making section 8 orders)—
in subsection (3)(c), for “three years” there is substituted , and“ one year ”
subsection (4) is omitted.
Section 113: Section 8 orders: local authority foster parents
Adoption and Children Act 2002 · 2002 c. 38View on legislation.gov.uk
Part 2: Amendments of the Children Act 1989
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