Persons who may make a complaint
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1
Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the persons who may make a complaint are—
a
in relation to a complaint about a matter mentioned in article 2(1)(a)—
i
the child or young person in respect of whom a function mentioned in article 2(1)(a) has been or ought to have been exercised; or
ii
a parent of that child or young person;
b
in relation to a complaint about a matter mentioned in article 2(1)(b)—
i
the child in respect of whom a function mentioned in article 2(1)(b) has been or ought to have been exercised; or
ii
a parent of that child.
2
Where an individual mentioned in paragraph (1) wishes another person to make a complaint on their behalf, that other person may do so if the individual mentioned in paragraph (1) gives their consent.
3
Where an individual who might have made a complaint by virtue of paragraph (1) has died or is for any reason unable to act, a complaint may be made by—
a
any person in respect of whom consent as mentioned in paragraph (2) was given before the individual’s death or inability to act;
b
the individual’s personal representatives or a member of the individual’s family; or
c
any other person suitable to represent the individual.