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Section 26
Children's Rights in the Hearing Process

(1) In addition to the rights mentioned elsewhere in this Act, children shall have the following rights in connection with the investigation and trial of criminal acts:-
(a) To receive information about the charges against him, the proceedings thereon, the order or decision made thereon, directly or through his family or guardian,
(b) To obtain immediate free legal aid and other necessary assistance for the defense of the charges against him,
(c) Proceedings, hearings and disposal of cases by competent judicial authorities,
(d) to require the presence of family or guardians as necessary in all proceedings of juvenile justice administration,
(e) To obtain speedy and fair justice from the Juvenile Court,
(f) Achieving confidentiality in the juvenile justice administration process,
(g)  obtaining information about constitutional or legal rights,
(h) Investigation, prosecution and trial to be conducted in child-friendly environment Explanation: For the purpose of this section, "child-friendly environment" means conduct appropriate to the age, maturity and psychology of children. This includes the use of language that children understand, the creation of a fear-free environment, the presence of mothers, fathers or other family members or guardians, addressing the personal needs of children and the availability of facilitators as needed.
(j) To participate in every stage of the judicial process and to have the opportunity to express his views freely,
(j) If the child wishes to participate in the hearing of the case, his parents, guardians, (k) If the victim's father, mother, guardian or guardian is the perpetrator, the child can stay away from the perpetrator if he/she wants.
(2) A child charged with a delinquent act shall be presumed innocent until otherwise determined by the Juvenile Court and such child shall not be called upon to testify against himself.