### sec.79 Court to check child’s legal representation If a child appears before a court charged with an indictable offence but is not represented by a lawyer, the court may proceed with a hearing and determination only if it is satisfied that the child— has had reasonable opportunity to obtain representation by a lawyer; and has decided not to be represented by a lawyer. s 79 prev s 79 om 2002 No. 39 s 26 pres s 79 amd 2003 No. 57 s 39 (1) – (2) sch 3 amd 2004 No. 11 s 596 sch 1 - (a) has had reasonable opportunity to obtain representation by a lawyer; and - (b) has decided not to be represented by a lawyer.

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Section sec.79 - Youth Justice Act 1992 - Court to check child’s legal representation — Zoe