Article 5 Explanation of proceedings in simple languageI1
Northern Ireland
(1)
The court shall explain to the child the nature of the proceedings and, where he is charged with an offence, the substance of the charge.
(2)
The explanation shall be given in simple language suitable to the child’s age and understanding.
Annotations
Commencement
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Rule 5 in operation at 31.1.1999, see rule 1(1)