The Children (Admissibility of Hearsay Evidence) Order 1993

• Citation: S.I. 1993/621
• Sections: 3

Section 1 Citation and Commencement

This order may be cited as the Children (Admissibility of Hearsay Evidence) Order 1993 and shall come into force on 5th April 1993.

Section 2 Admissibility of hearsay evidence

In—

(a) civil proceedings before the High Court or a county court; and

(b)

(i) family proceedings, and

(ii) civil proceedings under the Child Support Act 1991 in a magistrates' court,

evidence given in connection with the upbringing, maintenance or welfare of a child shall be admissible notwithstanding any rule of law relating to hearsay.

Section 3 Revocation

The Children (Admissibility of Hearsay Evidence) Order 1991 is hereby revoked.