Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019

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(1)This section applies where an order is made under section 63 authorising the taking of relevant physical data or a relevant sample from a child.

(2)The constable must, as soon as reasonably practicable after the order is made, provide—

(a)the child, and

(b)in so far as practicable, a parent of the child,

with a copy of the order.

(3)The constable must at the same time explain the order to the child in a way that is appropriate to the child's age and maturity.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

Commencement Information

I1S. 64 in force at 17.12.2021 by S.S.I. 2021/449, reg. 2