Child protection

Question 1

what are the four categories of abuse

Answer 1

physical, emotional, sexual, neglect

Question 2

S17 of Children Act 1989

Answer 2

local authorities have general duty to safeguard + promote welfare of children in need

Question 3

S46 Children Act 1989

Answer 3

local authority R grounds to suspect child in or found in their area is suffering/ likley to suffer significant harm they can make enquires about safeguarding

Question 4

S47 Children Act 1989

Answer 4

when PC R cause to believe child would otherwise suffer significant harm they may:
- remove child to suitable accom + keep them there
- take R steps to prevent the child being removed from accom.

Question 5

Who has to authorise S47?

Answer 5

Inspector

Question 6

How long does the Child Protection last?

Answer 6

72 hours

Question 7

S2 Child Abduction Act

Answer 7

An offence if:
person not connected with a child unlawfully takes or detains a child under 16.

Question 8

S2 Child Abduction Act Penalty

Answer 8

Either way - 10 years max

Question 9

Child Abduction (Warning) Notice - CAN

Answer 9

Issued if there’s:
- no offence
- no parental responsibility
- child placing self at risk of harm
- safeguarding response needed

Question 10

What is needed to issue a CAN

Answer 10

consent of someone with parental responsibility

Question 11

What CAN is given to a child under 16 living with parents?

Answer 11

s2