Section 143 — Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1989: All parents or guardians not required to be party to agreement

143 All parents or guardians not required to be party to agreement Where a parent or guardian or person having the care of a child or young person— (a) Consents in writing to the making of the agreement; or (b) Cannot after reasonable enquiries be found; or (c) Is incapable of entering into the agreement,—

an agreement may be made under section 140 or section 141 or section 142 of this Act with respect to the child or young person without that parent or guardian or person being a party to the agreement.