If the age of a child is uncertain, the magistrate shall estimate the child’s age based on—
(a) a previous determination of age by a magistrate under this Act or any other written law;
(b) statements made by a parent, guardian or any other person likely to have direct knowledge of the age of the child, or a statement made by the child in that regard;
(c) a baptismal certificate, school registration form or school report, or other information of a similar nature;
(d) an estimation of age made by a medical practitioner; or
(e) a report of a social worker, children officer or other authorised officer in that regard.
(a) a previous determination of age by a magistrate under this Act or any other written law;
(b) statements made by a parent, guardian or any other person likely to have direct knowledge of the age of the child, or a statement made by the child in that regard;
(c) a baptismal certificate, school registration form or school report, or other information of a similar nature;
(d) an estimation of age made by a medical practitioner; or
(e) a report of a social worker, children officer or other authorised officer in that regard.
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