Article 10 Offences relating to absconding

(1)

This article applies where—

(a)

a child requires to be kept in a particular place by virtue of—

(i)

a child assessment order;

(ii)

a child protection order;

(iii)

a compulsory supervision order;

(iv)

an interim compulsory supervision order;

(v)

a medical examination order; or

(vi)

a warrant to secure attendance; or

(b)

a person has (or is authorised to have) control of a child by virtue of such an order or warrant.

(2)

A person commits an offence if the person—

(a)

knowingly assists or induces the child to abscond from the place or person (mentioned in paragraph (1));

(b)

knowingly harbours or conceals a child who has absconded from that place or person; or

(c)

knowingly prevents a child from returning to that place or person.

(3)

The person is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months, or to both.

(4)

This article is subject to—

(a)

section 38(3) and (4) of the 1995 Act;

(b)

section 51(5) and (6) of the 1989 Act; and

(c)

Article 70(5) and (6) of the 1995 Order.