Anonymity - Children Flashcards
What is the Children and Young Persons Act Section 49?
Automatic anonymity given to children appearing in Youth Court proceedings.
What must you NOT publish under the C+YP Act Section 49?
Name, address, school, photos, or any detail identifying defendant
What is the defence for the Children and Young Persons Act Section 49?
No defence but lifted in public interest
Expires at 18
What is the main act in the protection of anonymity for children?
The Children and Young Persons Act Section 49
What is the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act Section 45?
Imposes anonymity for children appearing in adult criminal courts
What is the defence for the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act Section 45?
No defence except public interest
Expires at 18
What is the order that imposes anonymity for children in adult criminal courts?
Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act Section 45
What is the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act Section 45A?
Can be used to grant anonymity for life. Identities of dead children cannot be banned, but may be imposed to protect siblings. No defence.
Which act grants anonymity for children for life?
Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act Section 45A
What is the Children and Young Persons Act Section 39?
Imposes anonymity for children in adult civil courts, including in inquests
What is the defence for Section 39 Children and Young Persons Act?
No defence except public interest
Expires 18
What act imposes anonymity for children in adult civil courts?
Children and Young Persons Act Section 39
