Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 Flashcards
What is the age of a child?
Under 14 years old.
Section 39 (1) - What is a place of safety warrant?
It is issued by the court when a child or young person is suffering, or likely to suffer, ill-treatment, neglect, deprivation, abuse, or harm.
Section 39 (3) of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 give Police the power to do what (4)?
- Enter and search, by force if necessary, any dwelling house, building, aircraft, ship, carriage, vehicle, premise or place
- If that person believes on reasonable grounds that the child is suffering, or is likely to suffer ill-treatment, neglect, deprivation, abuse or serious harm
- Remove or detain by force if necessary, the child or young person and place them in the custody of the chief executive or
- Where the child is in hospital, direct the Medical Superintendent of that hospital to keep that child or young person in that hospital.
What power does section 42 of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 confer?
Any constable who believes on reasonable grounds that it is critically necessary to protect a child or young person from injury or death may, without warrant,—
(a)
enter and search, by force if necessary, any dwellinghouse, building, aircraft, ship, carriage, vehicle, premises or place:
(b)
remove or detain, by force if necessary, the child or young person and place the child or young person in the custody of the chief executive.
What are the three requirements of Police when invoking their power under section 42 of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989?
- Produce evidence of identity.
- Disclose the power being used.
- Report to commissioner within 3 days.
What powers are conferred by section 48 of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 and when can you use them (4)?
- When a CYP is unaccompanied.
- Their physical or mental health is likely to be impaired.
- You may detain and place in the custody of their guardian
- Or, if they don’t consent or if the guardian doesn’t want them, the chief executive..
Discuss some of the youth justice principles stipulated in section 208 of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989. There are 10 in total.
- Criminal proceedings should only be instituted when in the public interest and there is no alternative means.
- Criminal proceedings should not be instituted just to provide assistance.
- Measures for dealing with offending should be designed to strengthen the family and foster their ability to deal with the offending.
- CYPs should be kept in the community where able.
- Age is a mitigating factor in sanctions.
- Sanctions should promote the development of the child and family.
- Measures for dealing with offending should address the underlying causes.
- Measures for dealing with offending should consider the victim’s interests and views.
- CYPs are entitled to special protection during any investigation.
- The resolution of offending should support the CYP to prevent offending and refer them to well-being services where necessary.
What are the five conditions under which you might justify the arrest of a CYP according to section 214 of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989?
In order to:
- Prevent interference with a witness.
- Ensure appearance in court.
- Prevent further offending.
- Prevent the loss or destruction of evidence.
- RGTS the commission of an offence with a max over 14 years and it is in the public interest.
What two conditions must be met before arresting a CYP for breach of bail under section 214A of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989?
- RGTB a condition has been breached.
2. Two previous breaches of that bail have occurred.
Who should you seek to give authority to arrest a CYP for breach of bail under section 214A of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989?
Authority must be obtained from a Youth Aid Sergeant in the first instance or in their absence, a supervising sergeant (or above) or a qualified Youth Aid Officer.
According to sections 215-217 of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, when should you inform a CYP of their rights (4)?
215 - Before questioning a CYP whom there are reasonable grounds to suspect of having committed an offence
- if grounds to arrest the CYP for refusing to provide details and cannot be served with a summons
215A - when questioning a CYP in relation to the CYP’S involvement in any offence rights are to be explained on request
216 - When an officer decides to charge a CYP
217 - When arresting a CYP
Section 218 - What manner should a CYP rights be given?
In a manner and language that is appropriate to the age and level of understanding of the CYP
Section 219 - When do you not have to re-advise a CYP of their rights?
Nothing in sections 215, 215A, 217 requires the rights be re-given if they were advised no earlier than 1 hour prior
Section 222 - Who can be a nominated person (4)?
- Parent or Guardian of the CYP
- An adult member of the CYP’S family or Whanau
- Any other adult selected by the CYP
- If the CYP fails to nominate, any adult (not being an enforcement officer) nominated by an enforcement officer
According to section 236 of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, who must authorise ongoing detention in police custody following arrest?
A senior sergeant or above.