7Application to young persons
1
The Welsh Ministers must consider whether and (if so) to what extent and with what amendments—
a
the requirements of Part I of the Convention and the Protocols may be relevant to young persons, and
b
the provisions of this Measure may be applied in relation to young persons.
2
The children's scheme must (when first made) include a statement of the Welsh Ministers' proposals to consult on the matters mentioned in subsection (1).
3
The Welsh Ministers may, when consulting on the matters mentioned in subsection (1), consult on any other matter relating to young persons that they consider appropriate.
4
The Welsh Ministers must publish a report of their conclusions under subsection (1).
5
The Welsh Ministers must lay before the Assembly a copy of any report published under subsection (4).
6
The Welsh Ministers may by order—
a
apply any provision of this Measure in relation to young persons;
b
make such other provision as they consider appropriate for giving effect, in relation to young persons, to any of the requirements of Part I of the Convention and the Protocols.
7
An order under subsection (6)(a) may make such modifications of the provisions applied by it as the Welsh Ministers consider appropriate.
8
Before making an order under subsection (6) the Welsh Ministers must—
a
publish a draft of the order, and
b
consult such persons or bodies as they consider appropriate on the draft.