Section 208: Use of direction

(1) In view of the varying special needs of children and the variety of measures available, a person who makes determination on child offenders shall exercise such discretion, as he deems most appropriate in each case, at all stages of the proceedings and at the different levels of child justice administration, including investigation, prosecution, adjudication and the follow-up of dispositions.
(2) Every person who exercises discretion shall be specially qualified or trained to exercise the discretion judiciously and in accordance with his functions and powers.