Power to notify appropriate authority if child's welfare requires itN.I.
33. Where a child is charged with an offence[F1 the court before which he is charged may, if it] considers that his welfare requires it, notify the appropriate authority of such matters as the court thinks fit.
F1Words in art. 33 substituted (8.6.2008) by Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1216 (N.I. 1)), arts. 1(3)(a), 99(2)