Regulation 8 Decision of head of unit not to consent

(1)

This regulation applies where—

(a)

a child is subject to a relevant order;

(b)

the chief social work officer makes a decision to implement a secure accommodation authorisation in accordance with regulation 4 or following a review under regulation 7; and

(c)

the head of unit makes a decision not to consent to the placement of the child in secure accommodation.

(2)

Except where an interim compulsory supervision order or a medical examination order would expire before the end of the period mentioned in paragraph (3), a relevant order is—

(a)

a compulsory supervision order;

(b)

an interim compulsory supervision order;

(c)

a medical examination order.

(3)

The chief social work officer must, within 48 hours of receiving notification of the head of unit’s decision, require a review of the relevant order by giving notice to the Principal Reporter of the circumstances mentioned in paragraph (1).