Child Abuse and Child Cruelty Flashcards
When speaking to a child at a scene, what must be noted down?
Record of conversation, time, location, setting, people present
What powers of entry do police have in relation to child abuse?
S17 PACE - PC and PCSO power
Common Law (Breach of the Peace) - PC only
S48 of the Children Act 1989 - order to enter premises and serch for child specifically identified in the order
What police guidelines outline the need for fast track action in cases where child abuse is evident?
The police guidelines on investigating child abuse 2009
What could be the reason for sudden unexplained infant death?
SIDS Poisoning/overdose accidental suffocation infections cardiac issues
when making an arrest strategy what do you need to consider?
Where the suspect lives Suspects occupation Contact with children Dynamic risk assessment Seizing of evidence (laptops/tablets eg) time of the arrest consulting other agencies to ensure safety and welfare of children
What are the different types of court orders that can be applied for to ensure the safety and welfare of children?
Care or supervision order (S31 Children Act 1989)
Interim Care or supervision order (S38 Children Act 1989)
Emergency Protection Order (S44 Children Act 1989)
Child Assessment Order (S3 Children act 1989)
Recovery Order (S50 Children Act 1989)
Describe S1 (1) of the Child and Young Persons Act 1933
If a person who has attained the age of 16 and has responsibility for a child or young person under that age willfully assaults, ill treats, neglects, abandons or exposes him to causes or procures him to be assaulted, ill treated, neglected, abandoned or exposed, in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury to health (including injury to or loss of sight, hearing, limb or organ of the body and mental derangement) that person is guilty of an offence
Define S46 of the children Act 1989
Where a constable has reasonable cause to believe that a child would otherwise be likely to suffer significant harm, he or she may remove the child to suitable accommodation and keep the child there or take such steps as are reasonable to ensure that the child’s removal from any hospital or other place in which he or she is being accommodated is prevented.
Where would be deemed suitable accommodation when removing a child?
Local foster care, children’s home
NOT a police station unless extreme circumstances
what is the maximum amount of time a child should be kept in police custody?
72 hours
