http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2019/199

PART 3Information, Authorisation and Extensions

CHAPTER 4Extension by report

26.

An approved social worker can be the responsible person if he or she—

(a)

is in charge of P's case; and

(b)

is involved in the care or treatment of P;

and the deprivation of liberty for which the extension report is sought is relevant to that care or treatment.