Children (criminal Proceedings) Act 1987

Question 0

Section 28

Answer 0

Jurisdiction - a)can here proceedings in respect of any offence other then a serious children’s indictable offence
b) committal proceedings in respect to any indictable offence.

If the offence was committed by a person

c) who was a child when the offence was committed, and
d) who is under the age of 21 years when charged before the children’s court with the offence

Question 1

Section 13

Answer 1

Statement, confession, admission, information will not be admissible unless in the company of

i) person responsible
ii) adult with consent of the person responsible
iii) child 14 of over an adult child’s choosing
iv) barrister or solicitor of child’s choosing

Question 2

Section 10

Answer 2

Exclusion of general public from criminal proceedings

Question 3

Serious offence

Answer 3

Defined in the act

Question 4

Section 33

Answer 4

Penalties
33
1 a - dismissed
1 b - bond up to 2 years
1 c - fine
   c 1 - conference 
   c 2 - adjourn for up to 12 months
1 d - b and c together
1 e - probation
1 e 1 - c and e
1 f - community service order
1 g - goal

Question 5

R v Rooney

Answer 5

Rebut Doli incopax beyond reasonable doubt - lies with prosecution

Question 6

R v h

Answer 6

Admissions - 16 and over support person must be chosen by young person

Question 7

Section 5

Answer 7

Under 10 cannot be charged

Question 8

Crown v CRH

Answer 8

The child knowing it was a wrong act as distinct from an act of mere naughtiness or childish mischief