Article 15 Initial investigations by the Principal Reporter

Where the Principal Reporter makes an initial investigation under section 56(1) of the 1995 Act^f1 (initial investigation by Principal Reporter) but makes no decision under section 56(4) or (6) before the relevant date, that investigation is to be treated for all purposes after the relevant date as an investigation under section 66 of the 2011 Act (investigation and determination by Principal Reporter) and paragraph (2) applies.

If it appears to the Principal Reporter that a child might be in need of protection, guidance, treatment or control, the Principal Reporter must make a determination under section 66(2) of the 2011 Act and the 2011 Act applies to that case.