Civil Code (Cap. 16)
Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 133
133. (1) Nevertheless, it shall be lawful for the competent
court as may be prescribed by or under any law in force from ti me
to time, for just cause, and without disclosing the same, to
authorize the ch ild to leave the parental house.
(2) Where delay might be detrimen tal, it shall be lawful for any
magistrate to give the requisite order, making a report thereof , not
later than the following working day, to the said court, which may
confirm, revoke, or vary such order.
Power of the court
to authorize child
to be placed in
alternative care.
Substituted by:
XXI.1993.51.
Amended by:
III.2004.123.
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