Commentary on Sections Part 19 – Legal Aid and Advice New Part 5a – Children’s Legal Aid
280.Part 5A makes provision for children’s legal aid. Legal aid in respect of court proceedings connected with Children’s Hearings was previously made available under section 29 of the 1986 Act. Part 5A replaces section 29. Schedule 6 of the Act provides for the consequent repeal of section 29.