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he powers of the court with respect to the child in those proceedings shall be restricted as mentioned in subsection

(2) below unless, in the case of an application for

registration, the application is refused.

(2) Where subsection (1) above applies the court shall

not make, vary or revoke such order, or determine such

appeal, as the Governor may by order prescribe.

(3) The decision referred to in subsection (1) above is a

decision which is only a decision relating to custody within the meaning of section 16 of this Act by virtue of being a

decision relating to rights of access.

(4) Paragraph (b) of Article 10 (2) of the Convention

shall be construed as referring to custody proceedings within

the meaning of this Act.

21. Where the Central Authority is requested to make

enquiries about a child under Article 15(1)(b) of the

Convention he may -

(a) request such public officer or body as he considers appropriate to make a report to him in writing with respect to any matter relating to the child concerned

which appears to him to be relevant;