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Adoption of Children Act 2022 s 69

s 69 Contempt of court orders under this Act

69.—(1) Subject to subsection (2), sections 43(5) and 57(10) do not affect the powers of the court in relation to the punishment for a contempt of court. (2) Where a person is convicted of an offence under section 43(5) or 57(10) in respect of any non‑compliance with an order, that non‑compliance is not punishable as a contempt of court. (3) A person cannot be convicted of an offence under section 43(5) or 57(10) in respect of any non‑compliance with an order which has been punished as a contempt of court. (4) The Guardian-in-Adoption or an authorised officer may apply for a committal order for contempt of court (where applicable) in respect of the non‑compliance with an order of a court under this Act.

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