PART 4POLICE INVESTIGATORY AND OTHER POWERS
CHAPTER 3QUESTIONING OF CERTAIN CHILDREN
Planning and conduct of investigative interviews
53Information to be provided to child
1
This section applies where an investigative interview of a child is authorised—
a
by virtue of section 40(2), or
b
by a child interview order made in respect of the child.
2
Before the start of the investigative interview, the person conducting the interview must ensure that—
a
the child is provided with the information mentioned in subsection (3), and
b
the information is explained to the child.
3
The information is information about—
a
the behaviour to which the interview relates,
b
the purpose of the interview,
c
the child's rights in relation to the interview (including the child's right not to answer questions), and
d
what may happen as a result of the interview.
4
Where the investigative interview is authorised by virtue of section 40(2), the person conducting the interview must also ensure that the information mentioned in section 41(2) is provided to—
a
the child, and
b
the parent who has given agreement under section 40(1)(c)(ii).
5
Information provided under subsections (2)(a) and (4)(a) must be provided in a format appropriate to the child's age and maturity.