Part 6Investigation and referral to children’s hearing

Provision of information to Principal Reporter

60Local authority’s duty to provide information to Principal Reporter

1

If a local authority considers that it is likely that subsection (2) applies in relation to a child in its area, it must make all necessary inquiries into the child’s circumstances.

2

This subsection applies where the local authority considers—

a

that the child is in need of protection, guidance, treatment or control, and

b

that it might be necessary for a compulsory supervision order to be made in relation to the child.

3

Where subsection (2) applies in relation to a child the local authority must give any information that it has about the child to the Principal Reporter.