Family Proceedings Act 1980

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56 Right of examination

Where a report on parentage tests is submitted to a court, the court may on the application of any party summon as a witness in the proceedings—

(a)

the person who has compiled the report; and

(b)

any other person who has done anything necessary for the carrying out of the parentage tests or for the preparation of the report.

Compare: 1968 No 62 s 50(6)

Section 56: amended, on 1 July 2005, by section 150 of the Care of Children Act 2004 (2004 No 90).

Section 56(b): amended, on 1 July 2005, by section 150 of the Care of Children Act 2004 (2004 No 90).