50Youth entitled to explanation of Court order

50 Youth entitled to explanation of Court order

(1)  On imposing a sentence under section 47 , the Court must take steps to ensure that the youth and the guardian, if present, understand –

(a) the purpose and effect of the order; and

(b) the consequences (if any) that may follow if the youth fails to comply with the requirements of the order.

(2)  The steps the Court may take under subsection (1) may include –

(a) directly explaining the matters in the Court; or

(b) having some appropriate person give the explanation; or

(c) having an interpreter, or other person able to communicate effectively with the youth and the guardian, give the explanation; or

(d) causing an explanatory note in English or another language to be supplied to the youth and the guardian.