Section 42
Attendance at court of guardian of child or young person charged with offence etc.
of Children and Young Persons Act
ActIn forceProvision 42 of 104
Section 42
(1)
Subject to subsection (2), where a child or young person is charged with any offence or is brought before a court under the provisions of this Act or of any other written law —
(a)
his guardian shall, unless the court otherwise orders, attend before the court during all stages of the proceedings; and
(b)
the court may compel the attendance of the guardian as if he were required as a witness in the proceedings.
(2)
Where a court considers it necessary to do so in the interests of a child or young person, it may require his guardian to withdraw from the court.
Removal of disqualification or disability on conviction.