CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 1999 (NO. 63 OF 1999) - SECT 265 Variation and revocation of orders

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 1999 (NO. 63 OF 1999) - SECT 265

(1)     On application under subsection 264 (1), the court must—

        (a)     if satisfied that it is in the best interests of the child or young person to do so—

              (i)     vary the order; or

              (ii)     revoke the order; or

        (b)     in any other case—dismiss the application.

(2)     The court may not vary or revoke an order under this section unless the applicant has proved to the satisfaction of the court that it is in the best interests of the child or young person to vary or revoke the order.

(3)     The orders the court may make when varying an order under subparagraph (1) (a) (i) include the following:

        (a)     substituting the order with another order the court may make on application for a final care and protection order;

        (b)     changing the period for which the order has effect;

        (c)     varying a term or condition in the order;

        (d)     making an additional order that the court may make on application for a final care and protection order.