Children (Scotland) Bill 3 (3) Nothing in this section requires a child to be legally represented in any proceedings in which the child’s views are sought, if the child does not wish to be. (4) A child 12 years of age or more is presumed to be of sufficient age and 5 maturity to form a view for the purposes of subsection (3).”. (5) In section 14 (jurisdiction and choice of law in relation to certain matters), in subsection (4), for “subsection (7) of that section” substitute “sections 11ZA and 11ZB”. (6) In section 16 (welfare of child and consideration of his views), for subsection (2) substitute— 10 “(2) In the circumstances mentioned in subsection (4), the sheriff must— (a) give the child an opportunity to express the child’s views in a manner suitable to the child, and (b) have regard to any views expressed by the child, taking into account...