Children and Young People Act 2008
635QLegal representative to act as direct legal representative
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635Q Legal representative to act as direct legal representative or independent legal representative (1) A legal representative for a child or young person is to act as a direct legal representative if— (a) the child or young person is capable of giving proper instructions; and (b) a litigation guardian has not been appointed for the child or (2) A legal representative for a child or young person is to act as an independent legal representative if— (a) the child or young person is not capable of giving proper instructions; or (b) a litigation guardian has been appointed for the child or young