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Part IV

20. Steps to be taken in respect of child after medical examination or treatment

(1)

A child who is taken into custody under section 13(1) and who subsequently undergoes medical examination or treatment shall, upon the completion of such examination or treatment, or if such child is hospitalised, upon his discharge from the hospital be placed in a place of safety until such time as he can be brought before a Court.

(2)

A child who is taken into custody under section 14(4) and who subsequently undergoes medical examination or treatment shall, upon the completion of such examination or treatment, or if such child is hospitalised, upon his discharge from the hospital, be returned to the person from whose care the child was taken.

PARTV

COURT PROCEDURE

Report

Part VI

Offences in Relation to the Health and Welfare of Children

Part VII

Part VIII

Trafficking in Children

Part IX

Miscellaneous