SCHEDULES
I3C1SCHEDULE 2 Local Authority Support for Children and Families
Sch. 2 modified (temp.) (12.2.2009 for E. and 31.3.2010 for W.) by Children and Young Persons Act 2008 (c. 23), ss. 8(3), 44, Sch. 2 para. 2; S.I. 2009/268, art. 3(1)(b); S.I. 2010/749, art. 2(a)
Part II2Provision of Services for Families
Sch. 2 Part I wholly in force at 14.10.1991 see s. 108(2)(3) and S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)
Prevention of neglect and abuse
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1
Every local authority shall take reasonable steps, through the provision of services under Part III of this Act, to prevent children within their area suffering ill-treatment or neglect.
2
Where a local authority believe that a child who is at any time within their area—
a
is likely to suffer harm; but
b
lives or proposes to live in the area of another local authority
they shall inform that other local authority.
3
When informing that other local authority they shall specify—
a
the harm that they believe he is likely to suffer; and
b
(if they can) where the child lives or proposes to live.
Sch. 2 wholly in force at 14.10.1991 see s. 108(2)(3) and S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)