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Care and Protection of Children Act 2007

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118 Refusal to submit to assessment (1) The child may refuse to submit to any assessment that relates to the child if the child is of sufficient maturity and understanding to make the decision. (2) A parent of the child may refuse to submit to any assessment that relates to the parent.

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