186 Children in youth detention accommodation, prison or bail accommodation etc

186  Children in youth detention accommodation, prison or bail accommodation etc

(1)     In subsection (2), a “relevant child” means a child who, having been convicted of an offence—

(a)     is detained in youth detention accommodation or in prison,

(b)     is residing in approved premises, or

(c)     is residing in any other premises because a requirement to do so has been imposed on the child as a condition of the grant of bail in criminal proceedings.

(2)     Where a relevant child, immediately before being convicted of an offence—

(a)     has needs for care and support that are being met by a local authority under Part 4,

(b)     is looked after by a local authority by virtue of being provided with accommodation by the authority,

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