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(1)This section applies where a child interview order is made in respect of a child.
(2)A constable must—
(a)as soon as reasonably practicable after the order is made––
(i)provide the child, and, in so far as practicable, a parent of the child, with a copy of the order, and
(ii)explain the order to the child in a way that is appropriate to the child’s age and maturity, and
(b)as soon as reasonably practicable after the identities of the persons who will act as supporter and child interview rights practitioner during the investigative interview authorised by the order are known, provide each of those persons with a copy of the order.
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