CHILD PROTECTION ACT 1999 - SECT 51Z Application of pt 3B

CHILD PROTECTION ACT 1999 - SECT 51Z

51Z Application of pt 3B

This part applies to a child if—

(a) there is no assessment order in force granting custody of the child to the chief executive and the chief executive—

(i) reasonably suspects the child is a child in need of protection and considers an investigation is necessary to assess the child’s need of protection; and

(ii) is satisfied it is necessary to provide interim protection for the child while the investigation is carried out; or

(b) there is no child protection order in force granting custody or guardianship of the child to anyone and the chief executive is satisfied the child—

(i) is a child in need of protection; and

(ii) needs ongoing help under this Act.