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Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998
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Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998
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42 Sexually abusive behaviour by certain children and young persons
(1) If the Secretary is aware that a child who is not less than 10 years of age but less than 14 years of age has exhibited sexually abusive behaviour, the Secretary must inform a police officer of all relevant circumstances before making a decision whether or not to apply for a care order under Chapter 5.
(2) The Secretary is not required to inform a police officer in compliance with this section if information of all relevant circumstances has been made to a police officer by another person.