BONUS: Acts and amendments Flashcards
What is the Vienna treaty?
A United Nations treaty which enabled treaties to be legally binding.
When was the Vienna treaty created?
1961
What is the Convention on the Rights Of the Child?
A United Nations doctrine describing the way in which children should be treated.
When was CROC created?
1989
What act created the children’s court?
The ‘Children’s court act’
When was the ‘children’s court act’ created?
1987
Why was the ‘children’s court act’ created?
To serve as a less-intimidating court alternative.
What act enabled children to be sentenced?
The Children (Criminal proceeding) act.
When was the Children (Criminal proceeding) act created?
1987
Why was the ‘Children (Criminal proceeding) act created?
To ensure that children understand the nature of their crime.
