SCHEDULES
I3C1SCHEDULE 2 Local Authority Support for Children and Families
Sch. 2 modified (temp.) (12.2.2009 for E. and 31.3.2010 for W.) by Children and Young Persons Act 2008 (c. 23), ss. 8(3), 44, Sch. 2 para. 2; S.I. 2009/268, art. 3(1)(b); S.I. 2010/749, art. 2(a)
Part II2Provision of Services for Families
Sch. 2 Part I wholly in force at 14.10.1991 see s. 108(2)(3) and S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)
Provision to reduce need for care proceedings etc.
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Every local authority shall take reasonable steps designed—
a
to reduce the need to bring—
i
proceedings for care or supervision orders with respect to children within their area;
ii
criminal proceedings against such children;
iii
any family or other proceedings with respect to such children which might lead to them being placed in the authority’s care; or
iv
proceedings under the inherent jurisdiction of the High Court with respect to children;
b
to encourage children within their area not to commit criminal offences; and
c
to avoid the need for children within their area to be placed in secure accommodation.
Sch. 2 wholly in force at 14.10.1991 see s. 108(2)(3) and S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)