37Access to child

37 Access to child (1) For an investigation about a child under section 35 or 36, the officer conducting the investigation may request a person mentioned in section 34(2)(b) to (j) (child-related authority) to allow the officer: (a) to have contact with the child; and (b) to do so without informing the parents of the child. (2) The officer may do so only if the officer reasonably believes: (a) not to inform the parents is in the best interests of the child; or (b) to inform the parents might compromise the investigation. subsection (3) if: (b) the child indicated that he or she did not wish to have the contact. (5) The officer must inform at least one of the parents of the contact and the reasons for it as soon as practicable after it has occurred. (6) However, subsection (5) does not apply if: (a) the officer reasonably believes: (i) a person may be charged with an offence in relation to (ii) complying with the subsection might compromise the investigation of the offence; or (b) the officer reasonably believes complying with the subsection may expose the child to harm or exploitation; or (c) the child has requested that the parents not be informed about the contact and the officer reasonably believes it is in the child's best interests to comply with the request. Care and Protection of Children Act 2007 26