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Care and Protection of Children Act 2007
11Child participation
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11 Child participation When a decision involving a child is made: (i) should be given adequate information and explanation in a way that the child can understand; and (ii) should be given the opportunity to respond to the proposed decision; and (iii) should be given the opportunity to express the child's wishes and views freely; and (iv) should be given assistance in expressing those wishes and views; and (b) those wishes and views should be taken into account, having