Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 No 157
Current version for 11 January 2013 to date (accessed 24 May 2013 at 15:01)
Chapter 4Part 4Section 42

42   Sexually abusive behaviour by certain children and young persons

(1)  If the Director-General is aware that a child who is not less than 10 years of age but less than 14 years of age has exhibited sexually abusive behaviour, the Director-General must inform a police officer of all relevant circumstances before making a decision whether or not to apply for a care order under Chapter 5.
(2)  The Director-General is not required to inform a police officer in compliance with this section if information of all relevant circumstances has been made to a police officer by another person.
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