The Guardianship of Infants Act of 1964 was an
Act of the
Parliament of the Republic of Ireland
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. It was signed into law on 25 March 1964.
This Act governs the law relating to
guardianship and
custody of children in the
Republic of Ireland
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. 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).
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
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, c. 26.
* Health Act 1947, No. 28.
* Health Authorities Act 1960, No. 9.
* Health Act 1953, No. 26.
References
1964 in law
Child custody
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