On 23/05/2013,
you requested for the version in force on 23/05/2013
incorporating all amendments published on or before 23/05/2013.
The closest version currently available is that of 01/10/2001.
26. The principal Act is amended by inserting, immediately after section 49, the following sub-heading and section:
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Additional powers of Juvenile CourtAdditional orders which may be made by Juvenile Court in relation to child or young person in need of care and protection or beyond parental control
49A.
—(1) Where a child or young person has been dealt with under section 48 or 49, the Juvenile Court may, on its own motion or on the application of the Director or a protector, make an additional order requiring either or both the child or young person concerned and the parent or guardian thereof to undergo such counselling, psychotherapy or other assessment and treatment or to partake in such activity as the Court thinks necessary for the purpose of —
(a)
resolving any relationship problems between the child or young person and the parent or guardian thereof;
(b)
rehabilitating or assisting in the rehabilitation of the child or young person;
(c)
enabling the parent or guardian of the child or young person to manage the child or young person; or
(d)
enhancing, promoting or protecting the physical, social and emotional well-being and safety of the child or young person.
(2) In making an order referred to in subsection (1), the Juvenile Court may require the parent or guardian of the child or young person concerned to enter into a bond to comply with such order.
(3) Where the parent or guardian of any child or young person fails to comply with any order or requirement of the Juvenile Court under subsection (1) or (2), he shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000.”.