SCHEDULES

I3C1SCHEDULE 2 Local Authority Support for Children and Families

Annotations:
Commencement Information
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Sch. 2 wholly in force at 14.10.1991 see s. 108(2)(3) and S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

Part II2Provision of Services for Families

Annotations:
Commencement Information
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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.