Children and Young People Act 2008
635RFunctions of legal representative
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635R Functions of legal representative (1) A direct legal representative for a child or young person must— (a) as far as possible, present the views and wishes of the child or young person to the ACAT; and (b) act on the instructions of the child or young person. (2) An independent legal representative for a child or young person (a) as far as possible, present the views and wishes of the child or young person to the ACAT; and (b) safeguard and represent the interests of the child or young (c) act on the instructions of a litigation guardian (if any) appointed
(3) Nothing in this section limits the role of a legal representative for a