Part 9Children’s hearing

Grounds hearing

90Grounds to be put to child and relevant person

1

At the opening of a children’s hearing arranged by virtue of section 69(2) or 95(2) (the “grounds hearing”) the chairing member must—

a

explain to the child and each relevant person in relation to the child each section 67 ground that is specified in the statement of grounds, and

b

ask them whether they accept that each ground applies in relation to the child.

2

This section is subject to section 94.