Explanatory Notes

Adoption and Children Act 2002

2002 CHAPTER 38

7th November 2002

Commentary on Sections

Part 1 – Adoption

Chapter 7 - Miscellaneous
Section 99: Proceedings for offences

250.Section 99 sets out that proceedings for offences under sections 9 and 59 are ordinarily to be brought by the National Care Standards Commission or the National Assembly for Wales. Such offences can only be prosecuted by another body with the written consent of the Attorney General.