Oranga Tamariki Act 1989

Question 1

What is the paramount principle?

Answer 1

The wellbeing and best interests of the child or young person are the first and paramount consideration

Question 2

ROC meaning?

Answer 2

Report of concern

Question 3

Different between child and young person?

Answer 3

Child - 13 and under
Young person - 14 to 17 years old

Question 4

Section 42 (OT Act)

Answer 4

Search without warrant (only if critically necessary)

Question 5

Section 48 (OT act)

Answer 5

Child or young person found unaccompanied and physical/mental health likely to be impaired

Question 6

Section 8 (OT act)

Answer 6

Inform the parents of any interaction that significantly affects the CYP

Question 7

Section 9 (OT act)

Answer 7

Suitable language

make sure the CYP understands the language being used

Question 8

Section 214 (OT act)

Answer 8

Powers of arrest limitation - can’t arrest unless of of these apply!
W - Witness or Victim Safety
E - Ensure they appear in court or other resolution
E - Evidence
P - Preventing further offending

Question 9

Section 214A (OT act)

Answer 9

Approval required to arrest
- Youth Aid Sgt
- Qualified youth aid officer
- Personal Sgt

Question 10

Section 221 (OT Act)

Answer 10

Admissibility rules - statements are admissible unless
- right/caution explained
- allowed to consult with lawyer/nominated person
- statement made in presence of lawyer/nominated person

Question 11

Section 222 (OT Act)

Answer 11

Who is suitable as a “nominated person”
- A parent or caregiver
- Adult member of family
- Any other adult selected by CYP