Child abuse Flashcards
1
Q
2 pieces of legislation for child abuse
A
- section 1 Children and young persons act 1933
- section 46 childrens act 1989
2
Q
Age for section 1 children and young persons act 1933
A
16
3
Q
Which piece of legislation for arrest
A
section 1 children’s and young persons act 1933
offence is child abuse
4
Q
Is section 46 an offence
A
no
5
Q
What is section 46
A
Power to take children into police protection
6
Q
What is section 47 children act
A
statutory duty upon the local authority to investigate the welfare of a child taken into protective custody under section 46 powers
