who is in care, away from the responsible person as ordered by the court. It is also an offence to encourage or assist a child to run away from the responsible person; this can be punishable by imprisonment up to 6 months or a fine. A recovery order can be made by the court to retrieve a child who is believed to have been abducted. Part VI: Community homes All local authorities must ensure they have community homes available to utilise for children looked after. This may be a home which is controlled by the local authority or a voluntary organisation working on behalf of local authority. A community home may cease to be used by the local authority if it is deemed unsatisfactory by the Secretary of State. If a controlled or assisted community home wishes to discontinue offering a service to local authorities they must give two years notice to the Secretary of State and the local authority. If a local authority wishes to cease using a voluntary owned community home, they must also give 2 years notice in writing. See also Notes References Further reading and external links Children Act 1989 as enacted legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 21 Feb 2023 Children Act 1989 as amended legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 21 Feb 2023 Children's rights in England United Kingdom Acts of Parliament 1989 English family law Children's rights in Wales 1989 in England 1989 in Wales Social care in the United Kingdom Family law in the United Kingdom November 1989 events in the United Kingdom