Clause 82 - Restriction on taking children out

Part of Adoption and Children Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 10:45 am on 11 December 2001.

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Photo of Tim Loughton Tim Loughton Shadow Spokesperson (Health) 10:45, 11 December 2001

What if a country's membership of the Commonwealth is suspended after the legislation has come into force? Would such a country be covered by the legislation—for example, would the Bill apply to a citizen of Pakistan, which is currently suspended?