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StatuteChildren, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1989

Section 15 — Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1989: Reporting of ill-treatment or neglect of child or young person

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15 Reporting of ill-treatment or neglect of child or young person Any person who believes that any child or young person has been, or is likely to be, harmed (whether physically, emotionally, or sexually), ill-treated, abused, neglected, or deprived may report the matter to a Social Worker or a member of the Police.

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