(1)Where—
(a)in proceedings for the return of a child under Part I of this Act; or
(b)on an application for the recognition, registration or enforcement of a decision in respect of a child under Part II of this Act,
there is not available to the court adequate information as to where the child is, the court may order any person who it has reason to believe may have relevant information to disclose it to the court.
(2)A person shall not be excused from complying with an order under subsection (1) above by reason that to do so may incriminate him or his spouse[F2or civil partner] of an offence; but a statement or admission made in compliance with such an order shall not be admissible in evidence against either of them in proceedings for any offence other than perjury.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 24A inserted by Family Law Act 1986 (c. 55, SIF 49:9, 10), s. 67(4)
F2Words in s. 24A(2) inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), s. 263(10)(b), Sch. 27 para. 110; S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(2)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 24A applied (with modifications) (1.3.1997) by S.I. 1996/3156, art. 2, Sch.
S. 24A applied (with modifications) (2.12.1997) by S.I. 1997/2574 art. 2, Sch.