This Order amends the Family Proceedings Rules 1991. The main amendments:—add applications under section 102(1) of the Children Act 1989 (c. 41), and appeals in specified proceedings, to the list of proceedings specified for the purposes of section 41 of the 1989 Act. Provision is also made for section 102(1) applications to be made ex parte,provide that jurisdiction under sections 1 and 2 of the Domestic Violence and Matrimonial Proceedings Act 1976 may be exercised by a district judge,provide for the transfer of proceedings from a county court to a magistrates' court,partially exempt the Official Solicitor from a guardian ad litem’s general duty under the rules to appoint a solicitor for a child,provide that a minor must be represented on any application to place him in secure accommodation,equire notice of any application in respect of a child to be given to the provider of any refuge in which the child is staying, andprovide for appeals under section 13 of the Administration of Justice Act 1960.