152DExtension of time for compliance with compliance notices

152D Extension of time for compliance with compliance notices

152D Extension of time for compliance with compliance notices

(1) A child safe organisation that has been issued with a compliance notice may apply to the Children’s Guardian for an extension of time for compliance.

(2) The organisation may only apply for an extension of time if the application is made before the end of the period of time it is applying to extend.

(3) The Children’s Guardian may grant an application made under this section if the Children’s Guardian considers—

(a) the organisation has taken suitable steps to address the risks to children identified in the notice, and

(b) there are special circumstances justifying the extension of time.

s 152D: Ins 2021 No 30, Sch 1[12].