1.1 OT Flashcards
What is the age of a child?
Under 14 years old.
Section 39 (1) - What is a place of safety warrant?
It is issued by the court when a child or young person is suffering, or likely to suffer, ill-treatment, neglect, deprivation, abuse, or harm.
Section 39 (3) of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 give Police the power to do what (4)?
- Enter and search, by force if necessary, any dwelling house, building, aircraft, ship, carriage, vehicle, premise or place2. If that person believes on reasonable grounds that the child is suffering, or is likely to suffer ill-treatment, neglect, deprivation, abuse or serious harm3. Remove or detain by force if necessary, the child or young person and place them in the custody of the chief executive or4. Where the child is in hospital, direct the Medical Superintendent of that hospital to keep that child or young person in that hospital.
What power does section 42 of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 confer?
Any constable who believes on reasonable grounds that it is critically necessary to protect a child or young person from injury or death may, without warrant,—(a)enter and search, by force if necessary, any dwellinghouse, building, aircraft, ship, carriage, vehicle, premises or place:(b)remove or detain, by force if necessary, the child or young person and place the child or young person in the custody of the chief executive.
What are the three requirements of Police when invoking their power under section 42 of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989?
- Produce evidence of identity.2. Disclose the power being used.3. Report to commissioner within 3 days.
What powers are conferred by section 48 of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 and when can you use them (4)?
- When a CYP is unaccompanied.2. Their physical or mental health is likely to be impaired.3. You may detain and place in the custody of their guardian 4. Or, if they don’t consent or if the guardian doesn’t want them, the chief executive..
Discuss some of the youth justice principles stipulated in section 208 of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989. There are 10 in total.
- Criminal proceedings should only be instituted when in the public interest and there is no alternative means.2. Criminal proceedings should not be instituted just to provide assistance.3. Measures for dealing with offending should be designed to strengthen the family and foster their ability to deal with the offending.4. CYPs should be kept in the community where able.5. Age is a mitigating factor in sanctions.6. Sanctions should promote the development of the child and family.7. Measures for dealing with offending should address the underlying causes.8. Measures for dealing with offending should consider the victim’s interests and views.9. CYPs are entitled to special protection during any investigation.10. The resolution of offending should support the CYP to prevent offending and refer them to well-being services where necessary.
What are the five conditions under which you might justify the arrest of a CYP according to section 214 of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989?
In order to:1. Prevent interference with a witness.2. Ensure appearance in court.3. Prevent further offending.4. Prevent the loos or destruction of evidence.5. RGTS the commission of an offence with a max over 14 years and it is in the public interest.
What two conditions must be met before arresting a CYP for breach of bail under section 214A of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989?
- RGTB a condition has been breached.2. Two previous breaches of that bail have occurred.
Who should you seek to give authority to arrest a CYP for breach of bail under section 214A of the Oranga Tamariki Act 199?
Authority must be obtained from a Youth Aid Sergeant in the first instance or in their absence, a supervising sergeant (or above) or a qualified Youth Aid Officer.
According to sections 215-217 of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, when should you inform a CYP of their rights (4)?
215 - Before questioning a CYP whom there are reasonable grounds to suspect of having committed an offence- if grounds to arrest the CYP for refusing to provide details and cannot be served with a summons215A - when questioning a CYP in relation to the CYP’S involvement in any offence rights are to be explained on request216 - When an officer decides to charge a CYP217 - When arresting a CYP
Section 218 - What manner should a CYP rights be given?
In a manner and language that is appropriate to the age and level of understanding of the CYP
Section 219 - When do you not have to re-advise a CYP of their rights?
Nothing in sections 215, 215A, 217 requires the rights be re-given if they were advised no earlier than 1 hour prior
Section 222 - Who can be a nominated person (4)?
- Parent or Guardian of the CYP- An adult member of the CYP’S family or Whanau- Any other adult selected by the CYP- If the CYP fails to nominate, any adult (not being an enforcement officer) nominated by an enforcement officer
According to section 236 of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, who must authorise ongoing detention in police custody following arrest?
A senior sergeant or above.
Describe an important case law decision surrounding section 48 of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989.
Section 48 should not be used by police for the sole purpose of taking a CYP into custody who is suspected of committing a crime. If police believe has committed an offence, only arrest if 214 would permit.208 principles requires that proceedings should not be initiated unless there are no other means of dealing with a matter and any proceedings must take the least restrictive form appropriate to the circumstances
Under section 221 of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, what would lead to a statement being inadmissible?
No oral or written statement made or given by a child or young person is admissible in evidence unless they have been explained their rights in a manner and language they understand.
According to section 235 of the OT Act, when may a CYP be placed in the custody of the chief executive (2)?
If a Constable believes on reasonable grounds that one or more aspects of WEEP may occur, may place the child in the custody of the chief executive as soon as practicable and not later than 24 hours after the arrest.
The executing of a warrant issued in the name of the Chief Executive may be performed by who?
A social worker or any other person authorised under a delegation to carry out that function.
An officer is not prevented from arresting a CYP if…
There are RGTS the CYP has committed a category 3 or 4 offence where the maximum penalty is 14 years or above.
What does section 223 of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 stipulated with respect to spontaneous admissions?
Any oral submissions may be admissible without the requirements of section 221 if the officer has not had a reasonable opportunity to comply with the 221 requirements.
Section 48 of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989: Describe the important relevant case law.
Section 48 should not be used by police for the sole purpose of taking the CYP into custody who is suspected of committing a crime.
When can you veto a CYPs choice of nominated person?
- The person would attempt to pervert the course of justice.2. They cannot, with reasonable diligence, be found.3. They are not available within a period of time that is reasonable in the circumstances.
A law note was published in October 2013 with respect to arresting CYPs for BOB. What were the two key findings?
- Authority to arrest should be obtained from a Youth Aid Sergeant or (in their absence) a supervising sergeant or qualified Youth Aid Officer.2. Bail breaches should be recorded under a 6D occurrence and subsequent breaches should be entered against this occurrence.
