# Child Care Act 1980 (repealed 14.10.1991), Section 19: Power of Secretary of State to give directions to local authority for protection of public.

Extent: E+W

If the Secretary of State considers it necessary, for the purpose of protecting members of the public, to give directions to a local authority with respect to the exercise of their powers in relation to a particular child in their care, he may give such directions to the authority; and it shall be the duty of the authority, notwithstanding their general duty under section 18(1) of this Act, to comply with any such directions.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/5/section/19 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/child-care-act-1980-repealed-14101991/section-19
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