Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

40.   Requirements to be complied with by attorney–at-law

An attorney-at-law representing a child shall —

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    (a)     allow the child, as far as is reasonably possible, to give independent instructions concerning the case;

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    (b)     explain the rights and duties of the child in relation to proceedings under this Act, in a manner appropriate to the age and intellectual development of the child;

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    (c)     promote diversion where appropriate, but may not unduly influence the child to acknowledge responsibility; and

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    (d)     ensure that the trial is conducted without delay.