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CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN ACT 2007 (NO 37 OF 2007) - SECT 108 Authorised officer's powers

CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN ACT 2007 (NO 37 OF 2007) - SECT 108

Authorised officer's powers

    (1)     To give effect to the order, an authorised officer may:

    (a)     at any time, enter a place where the officer reasonably believes the child may be found; and

    (b)     search the place in order to find the child; and

    (c)     stay at the place for as long as the officer considers reasonably necessary to find and apprehend the child; and

    (d)     apprehend the child; and

    (e)     remove the child from the place; and

    (f)     arrange for a medical examination of the child; and

    (g)     arrange for the provision of other medical services for the child; and

    (h)     make other arrangements for the care and protection of the child.

    (2)     However, the child may refuse to submit to any of the examination mentioned in subsection (1)(f) if the child is of sufficient maturity and understanding to make the decision.

    (3)     The officer may use any reasonable force or assistance in acting under subsection (1).

    (4)     The officer must give a report to the CEO about any action taken by the officer under subsection (1) as soon as practicable after taking the action.