16CEvents to be notified to the Panel

1

Where a local authority in England knows or suspects that a child has been abused or neglected, the local authority must notify the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel if—

a

the child dies or is seriously harmed in the local authority’s area, or

b

while normally resident in the local authority’s area, the child dies or is seriously harmed outside England.

2

A local authority in England must have regard to any guidance given by the Secretary of State in connection with their functions under this section.

3

In this section “serious harm” has the meaning given by section 16B(9).