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Rule 6.1A Keeping a child participant in proceedings informedF1

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Where a child is participating in proceedings, the court shall keep the child informed as to what is happening in simple language suitable to the child’s age and understanding.

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Sch. 2 rule 6.1A inserted (16.7.2024) by Act of Adjournal (Criminal Procedure Rules 1996 Amendment) (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024) 2024 (S.S.I. 2024/174), paras. 1(2), 2(2)(b)