Section 1(3): sections 144–146 and 149 brought into force, on 1 March 1986, by clause 2 of the Family Proceedings Act (United Nations Convention) Commencement Order 1986 (SR 1986/9).
Section 1(4): inserted, on 28 October 2021, by section 3 of the Secondary Legislation Act 2021 (2021 No 7).