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sec.18Custody or guardianship of child— Act , sch 3 , def suitable person , para (a)
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sec.18 Custody or guardianship of child— Act , sch 3 , def suitable person , para (a)
For schedule 3 of the Act , definition suitable person , paragraph (a) , a person is a suitable person for having the custody or guardianship of a child if the person— does not pose a risk to the child’s safety; and is able and willing to care for the child in a way that meets the standards of care stated in the statement of standards; and is able and willing to protect the child from harm; and understands and is committed to the relevant principles.
- (a) does not pose a risk to the child’s safety; and
- (b) is able and willing to care for the child in a way that meets the standards of care stated in the statement of standards; and
- (c) is able and willing to protect the child from harm; and
- (d) understands and is committed to the relevant principles.