Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002

An application for a DECCD access order must include the following information—

the name of the applicant,

details of the person in relation to whom it is proposed the DECCD access order will be issued,

particulars of the grounds on which the application is based, including the grounds for suspecting a DECCD offence is being committed,

other information required by the regulations.

If the person in relation to whom it is proposed the DECCD access order will be issued is under the age of 18 years, the application must be accompanied by a document signed by a police officer of the rank of Inspector or above authorising the applicant to make the application.

The applicant must provide, either orally or in writing, any further information the eligible Judge requires about the grounds on which the DECCD access order is being sought.

Nothing in this section requires an applicant for a DECCD access order to disclose the identity of a person from whom information was obtained if the applicant is satisfied the disclosure might jeopardise the safety of any person.