Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019

37Notification of order under section 36
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(1)This section applies where an order is made under section 36 authorising the search of a child.

(2)The constable must, as soon as reasonably practicable after the order is made, provide a copy of the order to—

(a)the child, and

(b)in so far as practicable, a parent of the child.

(3)The constable must at the same time explain the order to the child in a way that is appropriate to the child’s age and maturity.