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Guardianship of Infants Act 1916
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18 Power of court to remove guardian
> The court may, in its discretion, on being satisfied that it is for the welfare of the minor, remove from his office any testamentary guardian, or any guardian appointed or acting by virtue of this Act, and may also, if the court shall deem it to be for the welfare of the minor, appoint another guardian in place of the guardian so removed.
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> The powers of the court under this section extend to the removal of either parent from guardianship under this Act.
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> **s 18:** Am 1934 No 20, sec 6 (1); 1970 No 60, First Sch.