Juveniles Flashcards
1
Q
When may a juvenile be committed to crown court for sentence?
A
Sentencing Act 2020
Must be imprisonable by 14 years or a specified offence
2
Q
When may a juvenile be sentenced in the adult magistrates court?
A
Only when charged jointly with an adult defendant
3
Q
Which groups are allowed into a Youth Court during a hearing?
A
Court officers,
Reporters,
Probation officers and social workers,
Others professionally concerned,
Witnesses during and after testimony,
Others permitted exceptionally.
4
Q
When may journalists appear in the youth court?
A
If they have been granted permission, starting point is restriction.
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