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](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1998-157), 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 \[9\].