131Proceedings by children

131 Proceedings by children (1) A proceeding under this Act may be started by a child as if the child were an adult. (2) The rules in force under the Court Procedures Act 2004 that apply in relation to the approval of settlements and compromises, and amounts ordered or agreed to be paid, in a civil proceeding brought in the Magistrates Court by a child apply in relation to a proceeding brought under this Act by a child. (3) The rules mentioned in subsection (2) apply as if all necessary changes, and any changes prescribed by regulation, were made.