26G
In forceParentage testing order against child, execution and contravention of
Part 3The adoption process
Division 3ACourt applications for determinations of parentage
26G Parentage testing order against child, execution and contravention of
(1)
This section applies if a parentage testing order, or an order under section 26E, requires a medical procedure or other act to be carried out in relation to a child who is under 18 years of age.
(2)
The procedure or act must not be carried out in relation to the child under the order without the consent of a person with parental responsibility for the child.
(3)
The Court may draw such inferences from a failure or refusal to consent as mentioned in subsection (2) as appear just in the circumstances.
[Section 26G inserted: No. 41 of 1997 s. 12; amended: No. 15 of 2012 s. 13.]
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