# Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982, 

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

On a request made with supporting reasons by the Central Authority or other competent authority of any Contracting State with which the child has a substantial connection, the Central Authority of the Contracting State in which the child is habitually resident and present may, directly or through public authorities or other bodies,
(a) provide a report on the situation of the child;
(b) request the competent authority of its State to consider the need to take measures for the protection of the person or property of the child.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/27/schedule/3D/part/chapter/V/crossheading/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-jurisdiction-and-judgments-act-1982/schedule-3D/part/chapter-V/crossheading-4
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