Status of Children Act 1978

Before making a determination under section 13 the Court may, if it thinks that to do so would be in the best interest of the child, appoint a fit and proper person to act as the litigation guardian of the child.

In deciding whether to give a direction under section 13, the

consider and determine all objections made by a party to the proceedings on account of medical, religious or other grounds; and

if it determines that an objection is valid, take the objection into account in arriving at its decision.