# The Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995, Article 25: Interpretation


(1) In this Order any reference to a child who is looked after by an authority is a reference to a child who is—
(a) in the care of the authority; or
(b) provided with accommodation by the authority.
(2) In paragraph (1)(b) “accommodation” means accommodation which is provided for a continuous period of more than 24 hours but does not include accommodation provided under Article 34C or 35B.
(3) Paragraph (1) is subject to Article 2(8).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1995/755/article/25 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/children-northern-ireland-order-1995/article-25
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