The Arrangements for Assistance for Persons Making Representations (Wales) Regulations 2019 No. 205 (W. 48)

Information to be provided to persons making representations

3.  Where a local authority becomes aware that a child or young person intends to make representations under section 174 or 176 of the Act it must—

(a) provide the child or young person with information about advocacy services(1), and

(b) offer the child or young person help in obtaining an advocate.

(1)

“Advocacy services” are defined in section 181(2) of the Act as “services which provide assistance (by way of representation or otherwise) to persons for purposes relating to their care and support”.