This Order amends the Children (Allocation of Proceedings) Order 1991 (S.I. 1991/1677) to make provision for proceedings under the Adoption and Children Act 2002 (c. 38). Amendments are also made as a consequence of the implementation of the Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33) and the amendment of the Children Act 1989 (c. 41) by section 115 (special guardianship) of the 2002 Act.