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CHILD PROTECTION ACT 1999 - SECT 177

Power of seizure

177 Power of seizure

The officer may seize a thing at the place if the officer reasonably believes—

(a) the thing—
(i) may be received in evidence in a proceeding on an application for an order for the child; or
(ii) is evidence of an offence in relation to the child or the child’s unlawful removal from custody or guardianship; and
(b) the seizure is necessary to prevent the thing being—
(i) hidden, lost or destroyed; or
(ii) used to commit, continue or repeat the offence.



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