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Child Protection
Police Powers
In an emergency situation, where a police constable has reasonable cause to believe
that the conditions for making a Child Protection Order are satisfied and it is
not practical in the circumstances to make such an application to the Sheriff, then
the constable may remove the child to a place of safety (Section 61
(5 ) Children ( Scotland ) Act 1995).
The power to remove the child only lasts 24 hours thereafter the police (or another
person ) need to apply to the Sheriff for a Child Protection Order to secure the
child's place of safety.
Before applying for any of the above Orders or taking emergency action agencies
will try to work with families to ensure the child is protected. Court Orders or
emergency action will only be taken where it appears that a child may be at risk
of significant harm and an Order or emergency action is necessary to protect them.
Keeping Children Safe - Sex Offender Community Disclosure Scheme
Keeping Children Safe is a process that allows any member of the public to make
an application to Strathclyde Police if they have a concern about a person’s access
to a child. It is a slow time information sharing process. Any disclosure will only
be made to the parent, guardian or carer of that child.