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STATUS OF CHILDREN ACT - SECT 14

Matters to be taken into account in making determination

    (1)     Before making a determination under section 13 the Court may, if it thinks that to do so would be in the best interest of the child, appoint a fit and proper person to act as the litigation guardian of the child.

    (2)     In deciding whether to give a direction under section 13, the Court shall:

        (a)     consider and determine all objections made by a party to the proceedings on account of medical, religious or other grounds; and

        (b)     if it determines that an objection is valid, take the objection into account in arriving at its decision.



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