CYPFA -Youth Justice Flashcards

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What is the definition of a young person?

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A boy or girl of or over the age of 14 years but under 17 years; but does not include any person who is or has been married

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What is the definition of a child?

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A boy or girl under the age of 14 years.

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Under section 272 of the Children, Young persons and their families Act 1989 what are the ages of criminal responsibility?

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Under 10 = no criminal responsibility.

10+ years = responsibile for murder or manslaughter.

12-13 years = responsible for offences where max penalty is life impisonment or at least 14 years.

12-13 years (previous offence) = imprisonment for at least 10 years but less than 14 years.

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What is section 8 under Children, Young persons and their families Act 1989?

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Police must inform parents (as soon as practicable) when dealing with a child or young person if any decision significantly affects a child or young person. For example a $100 speeding ticket would significantly affect a 16 year old.

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What is Section 9 of the Children, Young persons and their families Act 1989?

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Suitable language

Details people’s right to receive information in a language they understand.

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What is Section 215 of the Children, Young persons and their families Act 1989?

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Outlines when a child or young person must be informed of rights.

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What is Section 218 of Children, Young persons and their families Act 1989?

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Rights and information must be explained to children and young persons in a manner and in a language that is appropriate to their age and level of understanding.

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What is section 214 of the Children, Young persons and their families Act 1989?

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Powers of arrest
No arrest of children and young persons unless the officer is satisfied on reasonanable grounds that it is necessary to arrest to:

WEEP
W - Prevent interference from witnesses.
E - Ensure the child or young person’s appearance in court.
E - Prevent loss/destruction of evidence.
P - Prevent further offences.

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What are exceptions to section 214 of Children, Young persons and their families Act 1989?

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Powers of arrest exceptions:
If the arrest is for a category 4 offence and the arrest is required in the public interest
Or the arrest is necessary to carry out breath/blood-alcohol provisions of the Land Transport Act 1998.

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Under Children, Young persons and their families act 1989 who must you report an arrest to and within how many days?

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You must report the arrest to the Commissioner of Police within three days.

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What are the admissibility rules of a statement under Children, Young persons and their families act 1989?

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A child or young must have:

  • Rights/Caution explained
  • Must be allowed to consult with solicitor and/or nominated person if they wish to
  • Statement made in presence of lawyer and/or person nominated by child or young person
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Under section 222 of Children, Young persons and their families Act 1989 when can police object a nominated person?

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  • If they are likely to prevent the course of justice.
  • If they cannot be located.
  • If the person would not be available within a resonable period of time.
  • If they are an enforcement officer.
  • If the nominated person is under the age of 20.
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What is section 219 of the children, young persons and their families act 1989?

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Police are not required to repeat the explanation of a child’s or young person’s rights to them if the same Rights/caution have been explained to them less than an hour before.

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