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956 Proceedings to be heard in open court
(1) In section 523(1) of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005, for "Court" substitute "Family Division".
(2) In section 523(2)(a) and (b) of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005, after "a proceeding" insert "in the Family Division".
(3) In the penalty at the foot of section 523(6) of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005—
(a) in paragraph (b), after "justice" insert "custodial";
(b) in paragraph (c), for "residential" substitute "justice custodial".