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Care and Protection of Children Act 2007
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56 Application
This Subdivision applies to a child if:
(a) the child is found at a place other than the child's usual place
of residence; and
(b) the child is not under the direct supervision of:
(i) a parent of the child; or
(ii) a family member of the child; or
(iii) an adult capable of adequately supervising the child; and
(c) an authorised officer:
(i) does not believe the child is in need of protection; but
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(ii) having regard to the circumstances in which the child is
found – reasonably believes there is a risk to the
wellbeing of the child if the child is not removed from the
place.