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The social services department can apply for an Emergency Protection Order for up to eight days where a child is perceived to be at risk of immediate harm Such Orders are made by Courts following application by Social Services Police may also take Police Protection Orders, lasting 72 hours, if they find a situation in which a child is at risk of immediate harm Within the 1989 Children Act, Social Services Departments are required to respond to situations where children are at risk of significant harm. This will generally occur in response to contact from an individual or an agency that advise Social services of their concerns. Social Services or a named individual can apply for an Emergency protection Order. Orders are granted for: - Individual applicants where the child will suffer significant harm if not removed Local authorities where enquiries are being made for other Orders, and where these enquiries are being unreasonably refused – this can include the refusal of access to see a child
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This document was last updated on 2006-11-20 15:24:34 published by the team. Document Reference:LBE_122451
