Section 60: Exclusion Order to Protect a Child from Harmful Contact
60.Exclusion order
(1)The family and children court may, in addition to, or in proceedings for a supervision order, care order, interim supervision or interim care order, make an exclusion order prohibiting a named person from having contact with the child or with the child and persons looking after the child.
(2)Before making an exclusion order, the family and children court shall be satisfied that it is necessary for the protection of the child and to safeguard the welfare of the child.
(3)The family and children court may specify the duration of the exclusion order.
Plain English Summary
A family and children court can make an order to stop a specific person from having any contact with a child. This order can also protect the people l...
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