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A meeting between children's social care, police and other agencies to decide whether to start a child protection (section 47) enquiry.

Used in
England, Wales
Topic
Safeguarding and child protection

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Section 47 enquiry England Wales
An investigation by children's social care, under section 47 of the Children Act 1989, when there is reasonable cause to suspect a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm.

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