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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 1968 - SECT 113

Mode of provision of accommodation and maintenance.

113.(1) Where a child is in the care of [the Ministry of Home Affairs], it
shall be the duty of that [Ministry] to exercise their powers with respect to
him so as to further his best interests, and to afford him opportunity for the
proper development of his character and abilities.

(2) In providing for a child in their care [the Ministry of Home Affairs]
shall make use of facilities and services available for children in the care
of their own parents and, in particular, shall ensure that no child in their
care is deprived of the utmost benefits available under the enactments
relating to health, education and employment services.

Subs.(3)(6) rep. by 1972 NI 14 art.109(3) sch.18

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