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.