Criminal Justice Act 1982

9 The following sub-paragraph shall be substituted for sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) of paragraph 13 of those Schedules (imposition of fines on and making of compensation orders against parent or guardian)—

“(1) Where—

(a) a civilian under 17 years of age is found guilty of any offence for the commission of which a fine may be imposed or a compensation order may be made under paragraph 11 above ; and

(b) the court is of the opinion that the case would best be met by the imposition of a fine or the making of such an order, whether with or without any other punishment,

it shall be the duty of the court to order that the fine or compensation awarded be paid by any parent or guardian of his who is a service parent or guardian, instead of by the person himself, unless the court is satisfied—

(i) that the parent or guardian cannot be found ; or

(ii) that it would be unreasonable to make an order for payment, having regard to the circumstances of the case.

(2) An order under this paragraph may be made against the parent or guardian if—

(a) he has been required to attend in the manner prescribed by Rules of Procedure under section 103 above or, as the case may be, by an order under paragraph 12 of Schedule 3 to the [1976 c. 52.] Armed Forces Act 1976 to attend the court, and

(b) he has failed to do so,

but, save as aforesaid, no such order shall be made without giving the parent or guardian an opportunity of being heard.”.