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CHILDREN, YOUNG PERSONS AND THEIR FAMILIES ACT 1997 - SECT 10F Child participation

CHILDREN, YOUNG PERSONS AND THEIR FAMILIES ACT 1997 - SECT 10F

Child participation

If a decision is, or is to be, made under this Act in relation to a child –
(a) the child –
(i) should be provided with adequate information and explanation about the decision in a manner that the child can understand; and
(ii) if appropriate having regard to the child's maturity and understanding, should be provided with the opportunity to respond to the proposed decision; and
(iii) if appropriate having regard to the child's maturity and understanding, should be provided with the opportunity to express his or her views freely; and
(iv) should be provided with assistance in expressing those views; and
(b) the views of the child should be taken into account, having regard to the child's maturity and understanding.