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10.—(1) This article applies where—
(a)a child requires to be kept in a particular place by virtue of—
(i)a child assessment order;
(ii)a child protection order;
(iii)a compulsory supervision order;
(iv)an interim compulsory supervision order;
(v)a medical examination order; or
(vi)a warrant to secure attendance; or
(b)a person has (or is authorised to have) control of a child by virtue of such an order or warrant.
(2) A person commits an offence if the person—
(a)knowingly assists or induces the child to abscond from the place or person (mentioned in paragraph (1));
(b)knowingly harbours or conceals a child who has absconded from that place or person; or
(c)knowingly prevents a child from returning to that place or person.
(3) The person is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months, or to both.
(4) This article is subject to—
(a)section 38(3) and (4) of the 1995 Act;
(b)section 51(5) and (6) of the 1989 Act; and
(c)Article 70(5) and (6) of the 1995 Order.
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