Children Act

186. Guarantees to a child accused of an offence Every child accused of having infringed any law shall—

Edition: 2019-01-18 · Repealed

(a)be informed promptly and directly of the charges against him;

(b)if he is unable to obtain legal assistance, be provided by the Government with assistance in the preparation and presentation of his defence;

(c)have the matter determined without delay;

(d)not be compelled to give testimony or to confess guilt;

(e)have free assistance of an interpreter if the child cannot understand or speak the language used;

(f)if found guilty, have the decisions and any measures imposed in consequence thereof reviewed by a higher court;

(g)have his privacy fully respected at all the proceedings;

(h)if he is disabled, be given special care and be treated with the same dignity as a child with no disability.