Young Offenders Act 1994

Before making an order that can only be made with the consent of a person, the court is required to explain, or cause to be explained, to the person in language likely to be readily understood by the person —

the purpose and effect of the order; and

the consequences that may follow failure to comply with the order or with any requirement under this Act that may apply as a result of the order being made; and

any right that the person may have to seek the review of the order or appeal against it.

If requested to do so, the person in respect of whom the order is made and any responsible adult who is present when the order is made are required to sign a written acknowledgement, endorsed on a copy of the order, to the effect that the order was made with the required consent and its purpose and effect are understood, but the fact that in a particular case such an acknowledgement may not have been signed does not postpone or otherwise alter the effect of the order.