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(ii) a remedy by way of proceedings in any court, unless the
Children's Advocate is satisfied that, in the particular
circumstances, it is not reasonable to expect the
complainant to resort or to have resorted to the right or
remedy;
(6) the commencement or conduct of any proceedings before any
court or any international tribunal.
(4) There shall be a written record of every complaint submitted under
this paragraph.
(5)
A complaint under this section may be submitted orally or in
writing by-
( a )
the child, his parent, guardian, next friend or person in loco
parentis; or
(6) where the child is unable to act for himself by reason of infirmity,
or for any other cause or has died, his personal representative, or a
member of his family, or any other suitable person.
( 6 )
Notwithstanding anything provided by or under any law where a
complaint addressed to the Children's Advocate is made by a person who is
an inmate of a Government institution or is detained therein-
(a) it shall be forwarded to the Children's Advocate by the person for
the time being in charge of the institution; and
(b) if such complaint is contained in a sealed envelope, the envelope
shall be forwarded unopened.
hemention in
14 . - ( 1 ) Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, the Children's
legal
pro-
Advocate may in any court or tribunal-
ceedinas.
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(a) bring proceedings, other than criminal proceedings, involving law
or practice concerning the rights or best interests of children;
(6) intervene in any proceedings before a court or tribunal, involving
law or practice concerning the rights or best interests of children;
(c) act as amicus curiae in any such proceedings.
(2) An
intervention under sub-paragraph (l)(b) shall not be made
except-
(a) with the leave of the court or tribunal; and
(6) in accordance with the rules regulating the practice and
procedure of the court or tribunal.
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