Enforcement of orders5
1
Paragraph (2) applies where a relevant order authorising the keeping of a child in a particular place (an “authorised place”) is in force in relation to a child and that child is in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.
2
A constable may enforce the order—
a
by searching for the child;
b
by apprehending the child;
c
by taking the child to the authorised place;
d
where it is not reasonably practicable to take the child immediately to the authorised place, by taking the child to, and detaining the child in, a place of safety for as short a period of time as is practicable; and
e
by entering premises if the constable has reasonable grounds for believing the child is on those premises.
3
A constable may use reasonable force, if necessary, in the exercise of the powers set out in paragraph (2)(a) to (e).
4
In this article, “relevant order” means—
a
a child assessment order;
b
a child protection order;
c
an order under section 55 of the 2011 Act;
d
a compulsory supervision order;
e
an interim compulsory supervision order; or
f
a medical examination order.