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Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002
80FInformation in applications for DECCD access orders
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#### 80F Information in applications for DECCD access orders
80F Information in applications for DECCD access orders
> > (1) An application for a DECCD access order must include the following information—
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> > > (a) the name of the applicant,
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> > > (b) details of the person in relation to whom it is proposed the DECCD access order will be issued,
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> > > (c) particulars of the grounds on which the application is based, including the grounds for suspecting a DECCD offence is being committed,
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> > > (d) other information required by the regulations.
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> > (2) If the person in relation to whom it is proposed the DECCD access order will be issued is under the age of 18 years, the application must be accompanied by a document signed by a police officer of the rank of Inspector or above authorising the applicant to make the application.
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> > (3) The applicant must provide, either orally or in writing, any further information the eligible Judge requires about the grounds on which the DECCD access order is being sought.
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> > (4) Nothing in this section requires an applicant for a DECCD access order to disclose the identity of a person from whom information was obtained if the applicant is satisfied the disclosure might jeopardise the safety of any person.
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> **s 80F:** Ins 2022 No 46, Sch 3\[2\]. Am 2025 No 61, Sch 2.58\[11\].