Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 - Youth Justice

Question 1

What is the age of a child ?

Answer 1

Boy or girl under 14

Question 2

What is the age of a young person ?

Answer 2

Boy or girl, over 14 but under 17

Question 3

On what grounds can a 10 year old or over be charged ?

Answer 3

If the offence is murder or manslaughter

Question 4

Can a person under 10 be charged of an offence ?

Answer 4

No

Section 21 crimes act 1961

Question 5

Under what section do we have to explain CYP rights ?

Answer 5

Section 215