The Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 No. 755 (NI. 2)

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2 PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR FAMILIES: SPECIFIC POWERS AND DUTIES

Steps to reduce need for care proceedings, etc.

8.  Every authority shall take reasonable steps designed—

(a) to reduce the need to bring—

(i) proceedings for care or supervision orders with respect to children within the authority’s area;

(ii) criminal proceedings against such children;

(iii) any family or other proceedings with respect to such children which might lead to them being placed in the authority’s care; or

(iv) proceedings under the inherent jurisdiction of the High Court with respect to children;

(b) to encourage children within the authority’s area not to commit criminal offences; and

(c) to avoid the need for children within the authority’s area to be placed in secure accommodation.