Children (Scotland) Act 1995 (c. 36)

Part II U.K. Promotion of Children’s Welfare by Local Authorities and by Children’s Hearings etc.

Chapter 3 U.K. Protection and supervision of Children

Valid from 01/04/1997

Offences in connection with orders etc. for protection of children S

81 Offences in connection with orders etc. for protection of children. S

A person who intentionally obstructs—

(a) any person acting under a child protection order;

(b) any person acting under an authorisation granted under section 61(1) or (2) of this Act; or

(c) a constable acting under section 61(5) of this Act,

shall, subject to section 38(3) and (4) of this Act, be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.