# The Magistrates' Courts (Children and Young Persons) Rules 1988, Article 6: Duty of court to explain charge in simple language.


The court shall explain to the child or young person the substance of the charge in simple language suitable to his age and understanding.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1988/913/article/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/magistrates-courts-children-and-young-persons-rules-1988/article-6
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