Care of Children Act 2004

140 Power to dismiss proceedings

• The court may dismiss proceedings before it under this Act if it is satisfied—

  • (a) that the proceedings relate to a specified child, and that the continuation of the proceedings is, in the particular circumstances, clearly contrary to the welfare and best interests of the child; or

  • (b) that the proceedings are frivolous or vexatious or an abuse of the procedure of the court.

  Compare: 1980 No 94 s 163; 1989 No 24 s 207