OT Care &p Protection + Youth Justice Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of a child
A
A person under the age of 14 years
2
Q
What is the definition of a young person
A
A person of or over the age of 14 but under the age of 18 years.
3
Q
Fill in the missing part of the paramount principle.
“In all matters relating to the administration or application of this Act (other than the youth justice parts of the Act), ……(what is it?)………… having regard to the principles set out in sections 5 and 13”.
A
the well-being and best interests of the child or young person are the first and paramount consideration,
