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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 1968 - SECT 163



163.(1) Where, in consequence of any investigations arising out of the alleged
commission of an offence, a member of the Royal Ulster Constabulary is of the
opinion that a child or young person may be in need of advice, guidance or
assistance for any reason and is not to be brought before a court, it shall be
his duty to notify [the Ministry of Home Affairs] ....

(2) Where [the Ministry of Home Affairs] are notified under subsection (1)
that a child or young person may be in need of advice, guidance or assistance,
it shall be their duty to cause inquiries to be made into the case, unless
they are satisfied that such inquiries are unnecessary.


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