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36K—(1) Before making a youth conference order, the court must state in open court that it is of the opinion that Article 36J(3) applies and why it is of that opinion.
(2) Before making a youth conference order, the court must explain to the offender in ordinary language—
(a)why it is making the order;
(b)the effect of the order and of the requirements proposed to be included in it;
(c)the consequences which may follow under Schedule 1A if he fails to comply with those requirements; and
(d)that the court has power under that Schedule to review the order on the application either of the offender or of the responsible officer.
(3) In this Order “responsible officer”, in relation to an offender subject to a youth conference order, means the youth conference co-ordinator, or other person designated by the Secretary of State, who is specified in the order.
(4) If the court is a magistrates' court, it must cause any reasons given under Article 36J(7) or paragraph (1) or (2)(a) to be entered in the Order Book.
F3(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(6) The court by which a youth conference order is made must[F4 as soon as is practicable] give copies of the order to—
(a)the offender subject to the order;
(b)his parent or guardian; and
(c)the responsible officer.
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(8) Schedule 1A (which makes provision for dealing with failures to comply with youth conference orders and for their revocation and amendment) shall have effect.]]
F3Art. 36K(5) repealed (31.10.2016) by Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 9), s. 106(2), Sch. 1 para. 115(8)(a), Sch. 9 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 8 para. 1); S.R. 2016/387, art. 2(k)(m) (with art. 3)
F5Art. 36K(7) repealed (31.10.2016) by Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 9), s. 106(2), Sch. 1 para. 115(8)(b), Sch. 9 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 8 para. 1); S.R. 2016/387, art. 2(k)(m) (with art. 3)