(1)  The Secretary may cause a family group conference to be convened in respect of a child if the Secretary is of the opinion –

(a) that the child is at risk; and

(b) that arrangements should be made to secure the child's care and protection; and

(c) that a family group conference is a suitable means of determining what those arrangements should be.

(2)  The Secretary must cause a family group conference to be convened if –

(a) the Court has adjourned proceedings and referred a matter to a family group conference for consideration and report; or

(b) the Secretary is required under section 53 to convene a family group conference.

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