1The child in conflict with the law or the victim shall be defended by defence counsels specialised in justice for children, except when the child or legal representative of the child choose another defence counsel.
2The National Chamber of Advocacy makes available a list of lawyers specialised in juvenile justice to the free legal aid institutions.
3The institution administering free legal aid, in cases foreseen by law, provides immediately legal assistance upon the request of the child or any competent body. When the request is made by the child, it may be submitted in any form and before the competent body according to the rules foreseen by the legislation in force.
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