(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order is made by the National Assembly for Wales, under the Children Act 2004 (1) (“the Act”) and applies to Wales.
The Order brings into force on 1 September 2006, section 25 of the Act. Section 31 of the Act will come into force on 1 October 2006. The consent of the Secretary of State has been obtained in respect of the commencement of both sections of the Act.