Paragraph 2 I1

England and Wales

The Secretary of State may make such inquiry into any matter falling within paragraph 1 as she thinks fit and if either—

(a)

in her opinion the circumstances so require; or

(b)

the person supplied or (if he is under 16 years of age) the person in charge of him so requires,

the inquiry shall take the form of an oral hearing by a committee appointed by the Secretary of State for the purpose.

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