CM05 Youth justice

Question 1

Section 8

Answer 1

This section is about the responsibilities to parents when dealing with child or young person

if a police officer takes any action or makes any decision that SIGNIFICANTLY affects a child or young person they should inform a parent/guardian

Question 2

Section 214

Answer 2

Police powers of arrest without warrant of children or young person.

No arrest unless WEEP

W - Witness (Prevent interference with witness)
E - Ensure appearance in court
E - Evidence (Prevent loss/destruction)
P - Prevent further offences

Must report arrest within THREE DAYS

Question 3

Section 214A

Answer 3

Arrest of child or young person in breach of bail conditions

3rd Strike and can arrest

A constable may arrest a child or young person if…
a) a child is released on bail

and

b) a constable believes that
- a CYP has breached a condition of that bail
AND
- A CYP has breached bail 2 previous times

Question 4

Section 222

Answer 4

Nominated person

Needs to be:
Adult (over 20 years)
Can’t be cop unless parent

Cops can exclude when:
Pervert the course of justice 
co-offender
can't be located 
Not available within reasonable time