Section 53: Ascertaining children's wishes

Children Act 2004 · 2004 c. 31View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 5: Miscellaneous

In section 17 of the Children Act 1989 (provision of services to children), after subsection (4) insert—

In section 20 of that Act (provision of accommodation for children: general), in subsection (6)(a) and (b), after "wishes" insert ." and feelings "

In section 47 of that Act (local authority's duty to investigate), after subsection (5) insert—

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