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investigation, is present during the interview; and

(d) at the conclusion of the interview speak with the.-child ensuring the propriety of the interview.

Criminal Proceedings

8. Where a member commences criminal proceedings against a

child, that member shall:

a. place the child under restraint;

b. take all reasonable steps to cause a parent of the child to be notified;

c. where the member is not an authorised member under the Childrens Services Act 1986, notify an authorised officer;

d. ensure that:

i. a parent of the child;

. ii. a relative of the child acceptable to the child; or

iii. a barrister or solicitor acting for the child or some other appropriate person acceptable to the child,

is present before interviewing the child in respect of an offence or causing the child to do anything in connection with the investigation of an offence;

e. where none of the persons in sub-section (d) can be present within 2 hours after being requested, ensure that another person (who may be a police officer) who has not been concerned in the investigation of the offence, is present;

f. make a decision whether to prosecute or not;

g. consider whether a summons would be effective before deciding to summons or arrest;

h. obtain the consent of an authorised officer to initiate a prosecution whether by summons or arrest;

i. where consent is not given, release the child

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