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bruneilawsby aturio
In force2012 Revised Edition
Contents

Part V · Temporary Custody, Medical Examination and Treatment

25. Duty of member of family

(1)

If any member of the family of a child believes on reasonable grounds that the child is physically or emotionally injured as a result of being ill-treated, neglected, abandoned or exposed, or is sexually abused, he shall immediately inform a protector.

(2)

Any member of the family who fails to comply with subsection (1) commits an offence and shall on conviction be released on a bond on conditions to be determined by the Court.

Children and Young Persons

(3)

Any member of the family who fails to comply with any of the conditions of the bond provided for in subsection (2) is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or both.

Report

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Part VI

Offences in Relation to Health and Welfare of

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Part VII

Notification on Taking Child or Young Person Into Care, Custody or Control

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Part VIII

Trafficking in Children and Young Persons

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Part IX

Procedure in Juvenile Courts

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Part X

Remand Homes

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Part XI

Places of Detention

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Part XII

Approved Schools and Approved Homes

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Part XIII

Provisions Applicable to Persons Being Detained in Approved Schools, Approved Homes, Remand Homes and Places of Detention

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Part XIV

Expenses and Contributions

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Part XV

General

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