Regulation 12 Termination of placements

A local authority shall not allow a child who has been placed by them to remain placed if it appears to them that the placement is no longer in accordance with the general duty of the authority in respect of the child under section 18 of the Act or would prejudice the safety of the child.

Where, in the case of a child who has been placed in the area of an area authority by another authority, it appears to the area authority that it would be detrimental to the welfare of the child if he continued to be so placed, the area authority may remove the child forthwith from the charge and control of the person with whom he is placed.

Where a child is removed under paragraph (2) the area authority shall forthwith notify the other authority of that fact and that authority shall make other arrangements for the care of the child as soon as is practicable.