Legislation

Section 27 – Children and young persons in care

Introduction

As a result of this section, the nearest relative of a child under a care order is the local authority responsible for looking after the child. The only exception is the rare instance of a child having a spouse or civil partner, in which case they are the nearest relative. Special visiting obligations are imposed […]

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