# Act of Adjournal (Criminal Procedure Rules) 1996, Rule 6.3: Assistance for unrepresented child

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(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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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/513/schedule/2/rule/6.3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/act-of-adjournal-criminal-procedure-rules-1996/schedule-2/rule-6.3
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