Child Care Videos

Date when Video was Published: 16/10/2023

A Police Protection Order is an emergency measure, which is taken when a child is considered to be at immediate risk of harm, such as physical or sexual abuse. Section 46 of the Children Act 1989, allows a Police Constable the legal right to remove a child from their accommodation or prevent removal, where they have reasonable cause to believe the child would otherwise be likely to suffer significant harm. This order does not provide the police with parental responsibility and does not remove any existing parental responsibility from the care provider. The police have a duty to inform the relevant Local Authority where the child resides of the action that they have taken. A Police Protection Order will last for 72 hours and allow the police to remove a child from their home and keep them either at the police station or find alternative accommodation for them until Social Services decide whether to apply to the Court for a Care Order or return the children to their care provider. Duncan Lewis Solicitors have specialist solicitors who represent clients in this niche area of law. Please visit our website or call us directly on 033 3772 0409

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