10. Youths Flashcards
Age of Criminal Responsibility?
10
Offenders of what age must be accompanied by a parent/guardian unless unreasonable?
Under 16s
Which court has jurisdiction if Youth commits a crime but turns 18 before the first hearing?
Magistrates
What is the make-up of the judicial panel in the YC?
1 District judge OR Up to 3 Magistrates
If Youth is cautioned, who must they be referred to?
Youth Justice Service
Is the YC open to the public?
No
Examples of informalities in YC
Lawyers are not robed and remain seated.
Youth sits in a chair, not dock.
Addressed by first name.
Promises, not swears, to tell the truth.
‘Finding of guilt’ = conviction; ‘Order on finding of guilt’ = sentence.
In terms of age, who must the police ensure an appropriate adult is present for?
Anyone appearing to be under 18 absent contrary evidence
When should police inform the person responsible for Youth’s welfare of arrest and what should police tell them?
Inform as soon as practicable.
Tell them why the arrest took place and where Youth is in detention.
What should the police tell a prospective appropriate adult?
Grounds for arrest and that they should attend the police station
Which four types of people can be an appropriate adult?
- Parent/Guardian.
- Anyone else with parental responsibility.
- Social worker
- Any other responsible adult
Which five types of people cannot be an appropriate adult?
- Police officer/involved in investigation
- Suspect
- Victim
- Witness
- Solicitor/Independent custody visitor
What is the role of the AA?
Advise Youth being questioned, observe whether the interview is conducted fairly and properly, facilitate communication.
When must AA be present?
Where Youth is:
- Being read their rights
- Intimately searched
- Interviewed
- Involved in ID procedure
- Charged
Can the police caution Youth without AA present?
Yes, but they must repeat it with AA present.
