(1) This section applies to—
(a) a child who—
(i) is named in an application for a protection order as the aggrieved; and
(ii) appears before a court and is not represented by a lawyer, police officer, service legal officer or authorised person for the aggrieved; and
(b) a child who—
(i) is named in an application for a protection order as the respondent; and
(ii) appears before a court and is not represented by a lawyer; and
(c) a child who—
(i) is involved in proceedings mentioned in section 42 or 43; and
(ii) appears before a court and is not represented by a lawyer.
(2) The court may adjourn the hearing of the application if the court considers that the child has not had a reasonable opportunity to obtain representation by a lawyer.