Section 12

Every court in dealing with a child or young person who is brought before it, either as being in need of care or protection, or as an offender or otherwise, shall have regard to his welfare and shall, in a proper case, take steps to remove him from undesirable surroundings, and for securing that proper provision is made for his education and training.

A court shall not order a child who has attained the age of 10

years to be sent to an approved school, a remand home or place of detention unless for any reason, including the want of a suitable person of his own religious persuasion who is willing to take care of him, the court is satisfied that he cannot suitably be dealt with otherwise.