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Adoption Act 1955

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27B: Safety of child where offence committed

You could also call this:

"Keeping a child safe if a crime is suspected"

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If a court thinks a crime has been committed against a child under section 27 or 27A, the court can order the child to be taken to a safe place. This happens until the child can go back to their parent or guardian. The court can also make this order if it's not sure who committed the crime or if no one has been found guilty.

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27BSafety of child where offence committed

  1. Where a court is satisfied that an offence against section 27 or 27A has been committed in respect of any child, the court may order the child to be removed to a place of safety until—

  2. the child can be restored to his or her parent or guardian; or
    1. other arrangements can be made for the child.

      1. Subsection (1) applies whether or not any person has been convicted of the offence.

      Notes
      • Section 27B: inserted, on , by section 6 of the Adoption Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 60).