34. Amendment of section 37

Section 37 of the principal Act is amended—

(a)

in paragraph (3)(a), by substituting for the word “detained”

the word “placed”; and

(b)

in subsection (6)—

(i)

by inserting after the word “Protector” the words

“, after taking into consideration that it is desirable to place a child in a family based care,”; and

(ii)

by substituting for paragraph (b) the following paragraph:

“(b) be placed—

(i)

in the care of a relative or fit and proper person on such terms and conditions as the Protector may require;

(ii)

in a centre; or

(iii)

in a place of safety, until the child attains the age of eighteen years or for any shorter period.”.

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