Article 5 Enforcement of orders
Paragraph (2) applies where a relevant order authorising the keeping of a child in a particular place (an “authorised place”) is in force in relation to a child and that child is in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.
A constable may enforce the order—
by searching for the child;
by apprehending the child;
by taking the child to the authorised place;
where it is not reasonably practicable to take the child immediately to the authorised place, by taking the child to, and detaining the child in, a place of safety for as short a period of time as is practicable; and
by entering premises if the constable has reasonable grounds for believing the child is on those premises.
A constable may use reasonable force, if necessary, in the exercise of the powers set out in paragraph (2)(a) to (e).
In this article, “relevant order” means—
a child assessment order;
a child protection order;
an order under section 55 of the 2011 Act;
a compulsory supervision order;
an interim compulsory supervision order; or
a medical examination order.