The purpose of a special hearing is to determine whether, on the evidence available, the child—
(a) is not guilty of the offence; or
(b) is not guilty of the offence because of mental impairment; or
(c) committed the offence charged or an offence available as an alternative.
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inserted by No. 55/2014 s. 125 (as amended by No. 79/2014 s. 48).