Child Offenders Flashcards
0
Q
What is the age of criminal responsibility?
A
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1
Q
Define a child
A
Any person who has not yet attained the age of 16,
Or
Is aged 16-17 and is under a supervision order
2
Q
What age does the criminal procedure (scot) act 1995 state will not be prosecuted in court?
A
Under 12
3
Q
When would the PF send a child to court?
A
- Crime to be death with on indictment/solemn procedure
- If the offence would result in someone over 15 being disqualified from driving
- If the person is over 16, but under 18 and the supervision order is terminated.
4
Q
Who deal with child offences?
A
Child reporter
5
Q
How would you deal with a child offender?
A
- Submit details (vpr)
- Informal warning
- Restorative warning
- Report them
- Arrest them (only of serious crime or to remove from bad associations)
6
Q
When would you arrest a child?
A
Serious crime Or To remove from bad associations Or Liberation would defeat the ends of justice
7
Q
Where do you detain a child offender?
A
A place of safety, not police station Unless... It is impractical Child is too unruly Due to physical/mental health they shouldn't be anywhere else
