Clause 8

by deleting subsection (1) and substituting the following subsections:“(1) Where a protector —

has reasonable grounds to believe that a relevant offence has been, is being or will be committed against any child or young person or that any child or young person is in need of care or protection; and

has reason to believe that any person can —

furnish any information regarding the commission of any relevant offence in respect of a child or young person; or

furnish any information which will assist him in ascertaining whether a child or young person is in need of care or protection,the protector may exercise the powers conferred under subsection (1A).(1A) The protector may, by order in writing —

require the person referred to in subsection (1)(b)(i) or (ii) to furnish such information to the protector in writing within such time as may be specified by the protector; or

require such person to appear before and furnish such information to the protector at such time and place as may be specified by the protector.”; and

by deleting the words “subsection (1)” in subsection (2) and substituting the words “subsection (1A)(b)”.