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(I) Where the young person is brought before the court all the proceedinp
shall be held in chambers. Nobody shall be present at any hearing except.
witnesses, experts, the parent or guardian or representatives of welfare
organisations. The public prosecutor shall be present at any hearing in the
High Court. .
(2) All proceedings shall be conducted in an informal manner.
(3) The accusation or complaint under Art. 172
(2) or the charge under Art. 172(3) shall be read out to the young person and he shall be asked what"',
has to say in answer to such accusation or charge.
(4) If it is clear to the court from what the accused says that he fully under-
stands and admits the accusation or charge, the court shall record what the
young person has said and may convict him immediately.
(5) If it is clear to the court from what the accused says that he fully under-
stands and does not admit the accusation or charge, the court shall inquire
as to what witnesses should be called to support such accusation or charse-
The young person, his representative or advocate may cause any witnesses
to be summoned. .
(6) All witnesses shall be examined by the court and may thereupon be (:ross-
examine<I by the defence. All depositions shall be recorded.
(7) When the evidence is concluded, the defence may sum up and there-after
the court shall give judgment.
