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Rule 6.3 Assistance for unrepresented childI1

Scotland

Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below:

(1)

Where a child is unrepresented in any proceedings, the parent or guardian of the child may assist him in conducting his defence.

(2)

Where the parent or guardian of the child cannot be found, or cannot in the opinion of the court reasonably be required to attend, the court may allow a relative or other responsible person to assist the child in conducting his defence.

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Commencement

I1

Sch. 2 rule 6.3 in force at 1.4.1996, see para. 1(1)