Section 214 Child’s Right Act

Section 214 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Rights to fair hearing and compliance with due process. It is under Part XX (Child Justice Administration – Adjudication) of the Act.

(1) In the trial of a child under this Act, the observance of his rights to fair hearing, and compliance with due process shall be observed.

(2) The procedures established by the child justice system under this Act shall, in relation to the trial of the child offender, as during the initial contact with the child under section 216 of this Act‐
(a) respect the legal status of the child;
(b) promote the best interest and well‐being of the child; and
(c) avoid harm to the child, having due regard to the situation of the child and the circumstances of the case.