Magistrates' Courts (Criminal Justice (Children)) Rules (Northern Ireland) 1999

Duty of court to explain manner in which it proposes to deal with case and effect of order

11.—(1) The court shall, unless it thinks it undesirable to do so, inform the parent or guardian, if present, or any person assisting him in his case, of the manner in which it proposes to deal with the child and allow any of those persons so informed to make representations.

(2) On making any order, the court shall explain the general nature and effect of the order unless it thinks it undesirable to do so.