Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (c. 12)E+W+S
15E+W+SThe Children and Young Persons Act 1933 is amended in accordance with paragraphs 16 to 20.
16E+W+SIn section 37(1) (power to clear court while child or young person giving evidence), for “counsel or solicitors” substitute “ legal representatives ”.
17E+W+SIn section 43 (admission of deposition in evidence), for “counsel or solicitor” substitute “ legal representative ”.
18E+W+SIn section 47(2)(b) (procedure in youth courts), for “solicitors and counsel” substitute “ legal representatives ”.
19E+W+SIn section 49(11) (restrictions on reports of proceedings), omit the definition of “legal representative”.
20E+W+SIn section 107 (interpretation), after the definition of “legal guardian” insert—
““legal representative” means a person who, for the purposes of the Legal Services Act 2007, is an authorised person in relation to an activity which constitutes the exercise of a right of audience or the conduct of litigation (within the meaning of that Act);”.