Part 16Enforcement of orders
I1C1171Offences related to absconding
1
This section 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,
b
knowingly harbours or conceals a child who has absconded from the place or person, or
c
knowingly prevents a child from returning to the 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 6 months or to both.
4
This section is subject to—
a
section 38(3) and (4) of the 1995 Act,
b
section 51(5) and (6) of the Children Act 1989 (c.41), and
c
Article 70(5) and (6) of the Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 (S.I. 1995/755 (N.I. 2)).