Part IIPromotion of Children’s Welfare by Local Authorities and by Children’s Hearings etc.
Chapter 3Protection and supervision of Children
Referral to, and disposal of case by, children’s hearing
72Transfer of child subject to supervision requirement in case of necessity
1
In any case of urgent necessity, where it is in the interests of—
a
a child who is required by a supervision requirement imposed under section 70(3)(a) of this Act to reside in a specific residential establishment or specific other accommodation; or
b
other children in that establishment or accommodation,
the chief social work officer of the relevant local authority may direct that, notwithstanding that requirement, the child be transferred to another place.
2
Any child transferred under subsection (1) above shall have his case reviewed, in accordance with section 73(8) of this Act, by a children’s hearing within seven days of his transfer.