Article 11 Role of representative of the child, relevant person or deemed relevant person
(1)
Where the child or relevant person, or any person who wishes to be deemed to be a relevant person (each referred to in this rule as “the accompanied person”) is accompanied at a children’s hearing or pre-hearing panel by a representative that representative may assist the accompanied person to discuss any issues arising for discussion before the children’s hearing or pre-hearing panel.
(2)
The right of the accompanied person to be represented at the children’s hearing or pre-hearing panel is without prejudice to any right of the accompanied person to legal representation by a solicitor or counsel.