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5.—(1) Paragraph (2) applies where a relevant order authorising the keeping of a child in a particular place (an “authorised place”) is in force in relation to a child and that child is in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.
(2) A constable may enforce the order—
(a)by searching for the child;
(b)by apprehending the child;
(c)by taking the child to the authorised place;
(d)where it is not reasonably practicable to take the child immediately to the authorised place, by taking the child to, and detaining the child in, a place of safety for as short a period of time as is practicable; and
(e)by entering premises if the constable has reasonable grounds for believing the child is on those premises.
(3) A constable may use reasonable force, if necessary, in the exercise of the powers set out in paragraph (2)(a) to (e).
(4) In this article, “relevant order” means—
(a)a child assessment order;
(b)a child protection order;
(c)an order under section 55 of the 2011 Act;
(d)a compulsory supervision order;
(e)an interim compulsory supervision order; or
(f)a medical examination order.
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