714. Judges meeting children.

The following guidelines for judges meeting children subject to family proceedings have been provided1.

The judge is entitled to expect the lawyer for the child and the CAFCASS2 officer:

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    (1)ÌýÌýÌýÌý to advise whether the child wishes to meet the judge3;

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    (2)ÌýÌýÌýÌý if so, to explain from the child's perspective, the purpose