Children and Young People Act 2008
534What is a risk assessment?
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534 What is a risk assessment? risk assessment, for a child or young person, means an assessment by the director-general about whether— (a) there will be a significant risk of significant harm to— (i) the child or young person; or (ii) someone else; and (b) the risk of harm arises from the child’s or young person’s (c) the risk of harm will be imminent.
(2) The director-general may make risk assessment guidelines. (3) A risk assessment guideline is a notifiable instrument. (4) A risk assessment must be carried out in accordance with the risk assessment guidelines.