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Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998
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> In determining how to make investigations and assessment in accordance with section 30 in the case of a young person, the Secretary must have regard to any known wish expressed by the young person that he or she did not want a report to be made, taking into account the age of the young person and the extent to which the young person, and other children and young persons, appear to be at risk of significant harm.
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> **s 31:** Am 2009 No 13, Sch 1.1 \[5\].