# The Representations Procedure (Children) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996, Regulation 5: Consideration by authority with independent person


(1) An authority shall consider the representations with the independent person and formulate a response within 28 days of their receipt.
(2) The independent person shall take part in any discussions which are held by the authority about the action, if any, to be taken in relation to the child in the light of the consideration of the representations.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1996/451/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/representations-procedure-children-regulations-northern-ireland-1996/regulation-5
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