CM03 - CYP CARE & PROTECTION

Question 1

Define child

Answer 1

a person under age of 14

Question 2

Define young person

Answer 2

person of or over 14 but under 18

Question 3

Paramount consideration when dealing with CYP

Answer 3

S4(a) OTA

the well-being and best interests of the child or young
person are the first and paramount consideration

Question 4

SECTION 48 of OTA

Answer 4

CYP FOUND UNACCOMPANIED

in situation in which their

PHYSICAL/MENTAL HEALTH IS BEING/LIKELY TO BE IMPAIRED

constable may use such force as reasonably necessary

TAKE the cyp

with their consent DELIVER them into custody of parent/guardian who usually cares

if no consent PLACE them with OT

Question 5

SECTION 42 OTA

Answer 5

Any Constable who believes on reasonable grounds, that is CRITICALLY NECESSARY*

to protect a child or young person from injury or death,

may without warrant

ENTER and SEARCH and DETAIN or REMOVE

the CYP and PLACE in custody of OT

Question 6

Reporting requirements in relation to those powers

Answer 6

Commissioner to be informed within 3 days of using power by forwarding CYP arrest/removal notification

Question 7

SECTION 10B SOA

Answer 7

Leaving a child < 14 without reasonable supervision and care for an unreasonable time.

Question 8

SECTION 4

Answer 8

PRIMARY CONSIDERATIONS

1. WELLBEING/BEST INTEREST OF CYP
2. PUBLIC INTEREST
3. VICTIM INTEREST
4. ACCOUNTABILITY OF CYP BEHAVIOUR