| 释义 |
section 37 investigation
An investigation of a child’s circumstances ordered by the court to be carried out by a local authority when the court has cause for serious concern about the child’s upbringing. The order may be made in any family proceedings, for example when an application for a residence or contact order is being made by a parent (see section 8 orders). The local authority carrying out the investigation must consider whether it should apply for a care order or a supervision order or assistance for the child or its family or take any other action with respect to the child. |