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Children and Young Persons (Scotland) Act 1937

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68Power of parent or guardian to bring child or young person before juvenile court

Where the parent or guardian of a child or young person proves to a juvenile court that he is unable to control the child or young person, the court, if satisfied—

(a)that it is expedient so to deal with the child or young person; and

(b)that the parent, or guardian understands the results which will follow from and consents to the making of the order,

may order the child or young person to be sent to an approved school, or may order him to be placed for a specified period, not exceeding three years, under the supervision of a probation officer or of some other person appointed for the purpose by the court :

Provided that an order that the child or young person be sent to an approved school shall not be made unless the education authority within whose area he is resident agree.

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