Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

18.   Report of investigation and assessment

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    (1)   Subject to subsection (2), the Director shall provide a report of the results of an investigation or assessment to —

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      (a)     the parent of the child who is the subject of the investigation; and

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      (b)     the child, if the child is at least twelve years old and is capable of understanding the circumstances of the investigation.

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    (2)   A report shall not be provided under subsection (1) if —

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      (a)     the Director has reasonable grounds to believe that the report will endanger the safety of the child or another person; or

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      (b)     a criminal investigation related to the matter has been initiated or is likely to occur.

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    (3)   A person who intimidates, threatens or obstructs the Director in the exercise of his or her functions under this section commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars or to imprisonment for a term of imprisonment not exceeding three months.