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Children and Young Persons Act 1993 s 34

Children and Young Persons Act 1993 s 34

s 34 General consideration

34.—(1) Every court in dealing with a child or young person who is brought before it, either as being in need of care or protection, or as an offender or otherwise, is to do the following:(a) in a proper case, take steps for removing the child or young person from undesirable surroundings, and for securing that proper provision is made for the education or training of the child or young person; (b) facilitate the protection and rehabilitation of the child or young person, and his or her reintegration with his or her family and with society; (c) have regard to the needs of, and risks faced by, the child or young person, and facilitate the prevention of —(i) any recurrence of ill‑treatment of the child or young person; or (ii) any contravention or further contravention of any written law by the child or young person.[30/2019] (2) A court is not to order a child below 10 years of age to be sent to a juvenile rehabilitation centre, remand home or place of detention unless for any reason, including the want of a fit person of his or her own religious persuasion who is willing to undertake the care of him or her, the court is satisfied that he or she cannot suitably be dealt with otherwise.[28 [3/2011]

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