S.L. 420.5 Art. 17Representationof minors.

(1) The Chief Executive Officer shall, on the recommendation of the Principle Immigr ation Of ficer, as s o o n a s p o s s i b l e t a k e measures to ensure the necessary representation of unaccompanied minors enjoying temporary protection by legal guardianship, or, w h e r e n e c e s s a r y, representation by an organisation which is responsible for the care and well-being of minors, or by any other appropriate representation.

(2) During the period of temporary protection unaccompanied minors shall be placed:

(a) with adult relatives;

(b) with a foster family;

(c) in reception centres with special provisions for minors, or in other accommodation suitable for minors;

(d) with the person who looked after the child when fleeing.

(3) The Chief Executive Officer shall ensure that all the necessary steps are taken to enable the placement, in consultation with the adult person or persons concerned, and taking account of the views of the child in accordance with the age and maturity of the child.