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Chapter 3: How we deal with those who commit crime - How the youth justice system operates Flashcards

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Q

Youth Courts

A 
Youth Courts are a special type of Magistrates' Court for people aged:
1. 10
to
2. 17
years old
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The age of criminal responsibility in England

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The age of criminal responsibility in England is 10 years

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What is a Youth Court made up of?

A

A Youth Court is made up of either:
1. 3 magistrates
Or,
2. A district judge who hears the case

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4
Q

In a Youth Court, there is no what?

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In a Youth Court, there is no jury

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In a Youth Court, what must happen if the young person is under 16?

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In a Youth Court:
1. Parents
Or,
2. Guardians
must attend with the young person if they are under 16
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Youth Courts are less what than adult courts?

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Youth Courts are less formal than adult courts

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Youth Courts are less formal than adult courts.

For example, how are people before the Youth court addressed?

A

For example, people before the Youth court are addressed by first names

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What does the Youth Court deal with?

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The Youth Court deals with less serious offences, like:

  1. Theft
  2. Anti-social behaviour
  3. Drug offences
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The Youth Court deals with less serious offences, like theft, anti-social behaviour and drug offences.
What happens to more serious crimes?

A

More serious crimes start in the Youth Court

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What can a Youth Court give?

A

A Youth Court can give:
1. A range of community sentences
Or,
2. Detention and Training Orders

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A Youth Court can give a range of community sentences, or Detention and Training Orders.
Describe Detention and Training Orders

A

Detention and Training Orders are served in secure centres for young people

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A Youth Court can give a range of community sentences, or Detention and Training Orders.
What community sentences can a Youth Court give?

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The community sentences a Youth Court can give are:

  1. Fines up to £1000
  2. Youth Community Orders
  3. Reparation Orders
  4. Referral Orders
  5. Absolute, or conditional discharge
  6. Ancillary orders
  7. Binding over the offender’s parents
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A Youth Court can give a range of community sentences, or Detention and Training Orders.
What will the sentence given take into account?

A

The sentence given will take into account:

  1. The age of the offender
  2. The seriousness of the crime
  3. Whether the offender has a criminal record
  4. Whether the offender pleaded guilty, or not guilty
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A Youth Court can give a range of community sentences, or Detention and Training Orders.
The sentence given will take into account the age of the offender, the seriousness of the crime, whether the offender has a criminal record and whether the offender pleased guilty, or not guilty.
What does the court take into account, before it passes sentence?

A 
The court takes into account any:
1. Aggravating
Or,
2. Mitigating
circumstances, before it passes sentence
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Aggravating circumstances

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Aggravating circumstances are something that make a crime more serious

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Mitigating circumstances

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Mitigating circumstances are something that make the:
1. Charge
Or,
2. Offender's culpability
less serious
17
Q

What are the press allowed to do in Youth Court cases?

A

In Youth Court cases, the press are allowed to report the case

18
Q

Once a young person becomes involved in offending, they will be involved with the what?

A

Once a young person becomes involved in offending, they will be involved with the Youth Justice System

19
Q

Once a young person becomes involved in offending, they will be involved with the Youth Justice System.
The Youth Justice System was set up as a result of the what?

A

The Youth Justice System was set up as a result of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998

20
Q

Once a young person becomes involved in offending, they will be involved with the Youth Justice System.
The Youth Justice System was set up as a result of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.
What is its aim?

A

The Youth Justice System’s aim is to prevent young people:

  1. Offending
  2. Reoffending
21
Q

What did the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 require?

A 
The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 required:
1. Local councils
2. Education and children's services
3. The police
4. The probation service
5. Health services
to set up youth offending teams (YOTs)
22
Q

How many youth offending teams (YOTs) are there in England and Wales?

A

There are 157 youth offending teams (YOTs) in England and Wales

23
Q

Youth offending teams (YOTs)

A

Youth offending teams (YOTs) are multi-disciplinary bodies

24
Q

The system of youth offending teams (YOTs) is monitored and supported nationally by the what?

A

The system of youth offending teams (YOTs) is:
1. Monitored
2. Supported
nationally by the Youth Justice Board

25
Q

Youth Courts are less formal than adult courts.
For example, people before the Youth court are addressed by first names.
Members of the public are not allowed, unless they what?

A

Members of the public are not allowed, unless they get prior permission

26
Q

The Youth Court deals with less serious offences, like theft, anti-social behaviour and drug offences.
More serious crimes start in the Youth Court, but are transferred to a what?

A

More serious crimes start in the Youth Court, but are transferred to a Crown Court

27
Q

In Youth Court cases, the press are allowed to report the case, but not what?

A

In Youth Court cases, the press are allowed to report the case, but not:
1. The name of the accused
2. Their address, or school
Or,
3. Information relating to any other young person involved in the case

28
Q

There are 157 youth offending teams (YOTs) in England and Wales and each relates to a what?

A

There are 157 youth offending teams (YOTs) in England and Wales and each relates to a local authority area

29
Q

Youth offending teams (YOTs) are multi-disciplinary bodies, involving who?

A

Youth offending teams (YOTs) are multi-disciplinary bodies, involving:

  1. Social workers
  2. Probation officers
  3. The police
  4. Educational staff
  5. Health workers
  6. Substance abuse specialists
  7. (in some areas) specialist accommodation workers

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