79AChildren under the parental responsibility of Secretary leaving or being removed from care

79A Children under the parental responsibility of Secretary leaving or being removed from care

79A Children under the parental responsibility of Secretary leaving or being removed from care

(cf Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998, section 232)

If—

(a) a child who is under the parental responsibility of the Secretary, or under the care responsibility of a person under section 79 (2), has, without lawful excuse, left, or been removed from, the care of the Secretary or person, as the case may be, and

(b) the Secretary is of the opinion that the child should be returned to that care,

the Secretary may, by order in writing, direct that the child be returned to that care.

s 79A: Ins 2006 No 112, Sch 1 [9].