PART 9MISCELLANEOUS
Youth justice
98Aims of youth justice system
In section 53 of the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (Aims of youth justice system) for subsection (3) substitute—
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But all such persons and bodies must also—
a
have the best interests of children as a primary consideration; and
b
have regard to the welfare of children affected by the exercise of their functions (and to the general principle that any delay in dealing with children is likely to prejudice their welfare), with a view (in particular) to furthering their personal, social and educational development.