32 Period within which application for order under this Part must be disposed of
Children Act 1989 (1989 c 41) | Legislation

32  Period within which application for order under this Part must be disposed of

(1)     A court [in which an application for an order under this Part is proceeding] 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 [disposing of the application—

(i)     without delay, and

(ii)     in any event within twenty-six weeks beginning with the day on which the application was issued; 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 steps must be taken in relation to such proceedings; and

(b)     make other provisions

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