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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Police Protection of Children
Police protection of children refers to emergency powers allowing police to protect children at risk of significant harm.
The powers arise under section 46 of the Children Act 1989.
Police may remove a child to suitable accommodation without first obtaining a court order.
Children may generally be kept in police protection for up to 72 hours.
The powers are mainly used in urgent situations involving abandoned children, runaways, or immediate danger.
Police protection of children refers to emergency powers allowing police to protect children at risk of significant harm.
The powers arise under section 46 of the Children Act 1989.
Police may remove a child to suitable accommodation without first obtaining a court order.
Children may generally be kept in police protection for up to 72 hours.
The powers are mainly used in urgent situations involving abandoned children, runaways, or immediate danger.
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