Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998
146Involvement of authorised carers in decision-making
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146 Involvement of authorised carers in decision-making
146 Involvement of authorised carers in decision-making
(1) An authorised carer is entitled to participate in the making of decisions, going beyond those relating to daily care and control, concerning the safety, welfare and well-being of a child or young person in the care of the authorised carer.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a person who is an authorised carer solely because the person is an authorised residential care worker.
s 146: Am 2021 No 45, Sch 3[7].