4(1)A supervision order may require the supervised child—E+W
(a)to submit to a medical or psychiatric examination; or
(b)to submit to any such examination from time to time as directed by the supervisor.
(2)Any such examination shall be required to be conducted—
(a)by, or under the direction of, such registered medical practitioner as may be specified in the order;
(b)at a place specified in the order and at which the supervised child is to attend as a non-resident patient; or
(c)at—
(i)a health service hospital; or
(ii)in the case of a psychiatric examination, a hospital [F1, independent hospital or care home],
at which the supervised child is, or is to attend as, a resident patient.
(3)A requirement of a kind mentioned in sub-paragraph (2)(c) shall not be included unless the court is satisfied, on the evidence of a registered medical practitioner, that—
(a)the child may be suffering from a physical or mental condition that requires, and may be susceptible to, treatment; and
(b)a period as a resident patient is necessary if the examination is to be carried out properly.
(4)No court shall include a requirement under this paragraph in a supervision order unless it is satisfied that—
(a)where the child has sufficient understanding to make an informed decision, he consents to its inclusion; and
(b)satisfactory arrangements have been, or can be, made for the examination.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 3 para. 4(2)(c)(ii) substituted (1.4.2002) by 2000 c. 14, s. 116, Sch. 4 para. 14(24); S.I. 2001/4150, art. 3(3)(a) (subject to transitional provision in art. 4 of the commencing S.I. and to the amendment of art. 3 by S.I. 2002/1493, art. 6); S.I. 2002/920, art. 3(3)(d) (with art. 3(4)-(10) and transitional provisions in Schs. 1-3)
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 3 Pt. I para. 4 wholly in force at 14.10.1991 see s. 108(2)(3) and S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)