Section 16L: Interpretation of sections 16E to 16K

Children Act 2004 · 2004 c. 31View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 2: Children's services in England

In sections 16E to 16K—

  • "reviewer" has the meaning given by section 16F(7);

  • "safeguarding partner", in relation to a local authority area, has the meaning given by section 16E(3);

  • "serious child safeguarding cases" has the meaning given by section 16B(9);

  • "relevant agency", in relation to a local authority area, has the meaning given by section 16E(3).

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