Guardianship of Infants Act 1964

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The Guardianship of Infants Act of 1964 was an Act of the Parliament of the Republic of Ireland. It was signed into law on 25 March 1964.[1][2]

This Act governs the law relating to guardianship and custody of children in the Republic of Ireland. The Act consists of three parts; Part I: Preliminary and General (Section 1–4), Part II: Guardianship (Sections 5–12), and Part III: Enforcement of Right of Custody (Sections 13–18).[1]

Acts referred to

  • Adoption Act, 1952, No. 25.
  • Courts (Supplemental Provisions) Act, 1961, No. 39.
  • Guardianship of Infants Act, 1886, c. 27.
  • Wills Act, 1837, c. 26.
  • Health Act, 1947, No. 28.
  • Health Authorities Act, 1960, No. 9.
  • Health Act, 1953, No. 26.

References

  1. ^ a b "The Guardianship of Infants Act, 1964". Acts of the Oireachtas. Irish Statute Book.
  2. ^ Department of Justice, Equality, and Law Reform: Custody