Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, “child” means a person under the age of sixteen years; “guardian” in relation to a child or young person, includes any person who, in the opinion of the court having cognisance of any case in relation to the child or young person or in which the child or young person is concerned, has for the time being the charge of or control over the child or young person; “probation officer” means a person appointed under the Probation of Offenders Act, Cap. 120, to be a probation officer; “young person” means a person who is sixteen years of age or upwards and under the age of eighteen years. 6