Introductory Text1.These Rules may be cited as the Adoption (Amendment) Rules.2.The Adoption Rules 1984 (“the 1984 Rules”) shall be amended.3.In— (a) the provisions of the 1984 Rules; and4.In rule 2(1), at the appropriate places, insert— “children’s guardian”.5.In rule 4(3), omit “, save in a county court.6.In rule 5, for paragraph (3) substitute—7.In rule 6— (a) omit paragraph (4); and8.In rule 15(3) omit “, save in a country court.9.In rule 17, for paragraph (3) substitute—10.In rule 18— (a) omit paragraph (4); and11.After rule 49, insert— Power of court to limit cross.12.In rule 53, after paragraph (3), insert—13.(1) Where— (a) before the coming into force of these.14.Where— (a) before the coming into force of these Rules.SignatureExplanatory Note