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Care and Protection of Children Act 2007
84APower to investigate
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84A Power to investigate
(1) This section applies if the CEO believes on reasonable grounds
that a child who is in the CEO's care:
(a) has suffered harm or exploitation while in the CEO's care; or
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(b) is suffering harm or exploitation; or
(c) is likely to suffer harm or exploitation while in the CEO's care.
(2) The CEO may initiate an investigation into the suspected or
potential harm or exploitation.