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bruneilawsby aturio
In force2012 Revised Edition
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Part IX · Procedure in Juvenile Courts

42. Attendance at court of guardian of child or young person charged with offence etc.

(1)

Subject to subsection (2), where a child or young person is charged with any offence or is brought before a court under the provisions of this Act or of any other written law —

(a)

his guardian shall, unless the court otherwise orders, attend before the court during all stages of the proceedings; and

(b)

the court may compel the attendance of the guardian as if he were required as a witness in the proceedings.

(2)

Where a court considers it necessary to do so in the interests of a child or young person, it may require his guardian to withdraw from the court.

Report

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Part X

Remand Homes

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Part XI

Places of Detention

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Part XII

Approved Schools and Approved Homes

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Part XIII

Provisions Applicable to Persons Being Detained in Approved Schools, Approved Homes, Remand Homes and Places of Detention

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Part XIV

Expenses and Contributions

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Part XV

General

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