11 General principles and supplementary provisions
Children Act 1989 (1989 c 41) | Legislation

11  General principles and supplementary provisions

(1)     In proceedings in which any question of making a section 8 order, or any other question with respect to such an order, arises, the court shall (in the light of any [provision in rules of court that is of the kind mentioned in subsection (2)(a) or (b))]—

(a)     draw up a timetable with a view to determining the question without delay; and

(b)     give such directions as it considers appropriate for the purpose of ensuring, so far as is reasonably practicable, that that timetable is adhered to.

(2)     Rules of court may—

(a)     specify periods within which specified

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