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Part IIIAdministration of Children’s Homes

Absence of a child without permission

20.—(1) The responsible authority shall draw up and cause to be recorded in writing the procedure to be followed when any child accommodated in a children’s home is absent without permission.

(2) The responsible authority shall ensure that the procedure mentioned in paragraph (1) is drawn to the attention of the children accommodated in the children’s home and the staff of, and others working in, the home.