CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 1999 (NO. 63 OF 1999) - SECT 223 Emergency action by police officer

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 1999 (NO. 63 OF 1999) - SECT 223

(1)     If a police officer takes emergency action in relation to a child or young person, he or she must—

        (a)     immediately notify the chief executive in writing about the action taken, the reasons for taking the action and the child or young person in relation to whom the action was taken; and

        (b)     if practicable—notify each person with parental responsibility for the child or young person about the action taken; and

        (c)     deliver the child or young person to the place or person advised by the chief executive.

(2)     If it is not practicable to notify the chief executive in writing immediately, the police officer may notify the chief executive orally immediately and provide written notice as soon as practicable.