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Infants’ Custody and Settlements Act 1899
18Equal right of mother to apply to court
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18 Equal right of mother to apply to court
18 Equal right of mother to apply to court
The mother of a minor shall have the like powers to apply to any court in respect of any matter affecting the minor as are possessed by the father.
s 18: Ins 1934 No 20, sec 3 (a). Am 1970 No 60, First Sch.