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Section 323 — Juvenile may be dealt with under Children and Young Persons Act 1993

As in force on 31 July 2026.

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323.Juvenile may be dealt with under Children and Young Persons Act 1993

If a juvenile is convicted of an offence punishable by fine or imprisonment or both, and whether or not the law under which the juvenile is convicted provides that fine or imprisonment or both shall be imposed, the court may, instead of sentencing him or her to fine or imprisonment, deal with the juvenile in the manner provided by the Children and Young Persons Act 1993.