CYFS

Question 1

What is Section 4(f) of CYP&F 1989 Act?

Answer 1

When a child / YP commits and offence they are to be held accountable and encouraged to accept reaponsibility for their behavior.

Question 2

What is Section 272 (1) of CYP&F 1989 Act?

Answer 2

Age of criminal responsibility. Murder / manslaughter 10+. Years 12-14, as above and 14 year+ offences. No child under 10 will be convicted.

Question 3

What is Section 208 of CYP&F 1989 Act?

Answer 3

Go easy mate. Criminal proceedings shiuld not be instituted against a child or YP if there is an alternative means of dealing with the matter. eg. Family group confrance, iwi groups.

Question 4

What is Section 8 of CYP&F 1989 Act?

Answer 4

Keep upto date. If a police officer takes / makes any action / decision that significantly effects a child or YP they shall inform the parents / caregiver of their actions and why ASAP.

Question 5

What is Section 218 of CYP&F 1989 Act?

Answer 5

Children and YP nave certain rights and information should be explained to them in a manner they understand.

Question 6

What is Section 215, 215a, 216, 217, 219 of CYP&F 1989 Act?

Answer 6

Children and YP must be given their caution rights when you generate: reasonable grounds to suspect, before questioning, during questioning when an offence is suspected, when charges it is decided charges are going to be made.