Section 34
Section 37 of the principal Act is amended—
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Section 34
(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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Amendment of section 38