# Criminal Justice (Children) (Northern Ireland) Order 1998, Article 4: Child’s welfare


In any proceedings for an offence, the court shall have regard to—
(a) the welfare of any child brought before it; and
(b) the general principle that any delay in dealing with a child is likely to prejudice his welfare.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/1998/0110790170/article/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-criminal-justice-children-northern-ireland-order-1998/article-4
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