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Care and Protection of Children Act 2007
83APower of authorised officers to monitor child in CEO's care
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83A Power of authorised officers to monitor child in CEO's care
(1) An authorised officer may monitor the wellbeing of a child who is in
the CEO's care.
(2) For the purpose of doing so, the authorised officer may do either or
both of the following:
(a) make inquires about the child under section 83B;
(b) carry out an inspection under section 84.
(3) The authorised officer may do so whether or not the officer has
received information that raises concerns about the child's
wellbeing.
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