9Treating child with respect

9 Treating child with respect (1) Each child is a valued member of society and is entitled to be treated in a way that respects the child's dignity and privacy. (2) Decisions involving a child should be made: (a) promptly having regard to the child's circumstances; and (b) in a way that is consistent with the cultural, ethnic and religious values and traditions relevant to the child; and Care and Protection of Children Act 2007 4 (c) with the informed participation of the child, the child's family and other people who are significant in the child's life.