CAP. 141 (c) (d) Children [Rev. 2012] the supervisor; or any person with whom the child is living in so far as the order imposes a requirement that directly affects that person. (6) Where a child in respect of whom any order is made under this section attains the age of eighteen years the order shall automatically be discharged. 132. Care order and grounds thereof (1) In this Part a “care order” means an order entrusting the care, control and possession of the child to a person not being the parent, guardian or custodian of the child or to an appointed local authority or an institution appointed by the court. (2) A court may make a care order in respect of a child only if it is satisfied that— (a) all possible alternative methods for assisting the child have been unsuccessful and that it is in the best interests of the child to make the order; or (b) the child concerned is suffering or is likely to suffer significant harm, and that the harm, or probability of harm is attributed to— (i) the care given to the child, or likely to be given to the child if the order were not made, not being what it would be reasonable to expect a parent to give the child; (ii) the child is beyond the control of his parent, guardian or other person who has parental responsibility in respect of the child; (c) the danger to which the child is exposed is so severe as to require his immediate removal from the place where he is residing. (3) Where a court makes a care order or an interim care order in respect of any child, the court may include in the order such conditions, restrictions and directions as it shall deem fit, as to the enforcement of the order by any person or as to the conduct of the child or any person named in the order. (4) The court making a care order shall as far as shall be practicable entrust the care of the child to a person or institution which professes the same religion as the child. (5) Where a child is disabled, the court shall as far as practicable entrust the care of the child to a person or institution that is suitably placed to cater for the needs of the child. (6) Every care order shall be in writing and shall contain a declaration as to age and religion of the child concerned and may be made in his absence with the consent of the person or institution into whose care the child has been entrusted. (7) The court making a care order shall cause to be delivered to the person or institution entrusted with the care of the child, a record in the prescribed form containing such information regarding the child concerned as the court thinks necessary. [Issue 1] C15 - 62

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