131Emergency removal of children

131 Emergency removal of children (1) This section applies if the Regulatory Authority considers, on reasonable grounds, that there is an immediate danger to the safety or health of a child or children being educated and cared for by a children's service. (2) The Regulatory Authority may remove, or cause the removal of, the child or children from the children's service premises. (3) In exercising a power under subsection (2)— (a) the Regulatory Authority may be given such assistance by other persons (including police officers) as is reasonably required; and (b) the Regulatory Authority and any person assisting the Regulatory Authority may— (i) enter the children's service premises, without warrant; and (ii) use reasonable force as necessary. (4) If a child is removed from the children's service premises under subsection (2), the Regulatory Authority must ensure that the child's parents are immediately notified of the situation and the child's current location. Part 5A (Headings and ss 132–135) inserted by No. 37/2019 s. 8. Part 5A—Review Division 1—Internal review S. 132 inserted by No. 37/2019 s. 8.