(1)This section applies where a children’s hearing is held in relation to a child by virtue of this Act.
(2)The chairing member of the children’s hearing must ask the child whether the documents provided to the child by virtue of rules made under section 177 accurately reflect any views expressed by the child.
(3)The chairing member need not comply with subsection (2) if, taking account of the age and maturity of the child, the chairing member considers that it would not be appropriate to do so.