Short Answers Flashcards

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Define Sexual Connection

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a) Connection effected by the introduction into the genitals or anus of one person, except for genuine medical purposes

i) any part of the body of another person, or
ii) any object held or manipulated

b) Any connection between the mouth or tongue of one person and any part of the genitals or anus.

c) The continuation of any act described in paragraphs a or b.

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Define Unlawful Sexual Connection

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Person A has unlawful sexual connection with Person B, if Person A has sexual connection with Person B;

i) Without Person B’s consent to the connection
ii) Without believing on reasonable grounds Person B was consenting to the connection

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What is the defence under Section 134?

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  • Prior to the act, they had taken reasonable steps to ascertain the young person was at least 16, and
  • At the time of the act, they believed on reasonable grounds the young person was at least 16, and
  • The young person consented
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Can a 16 year old female be charged with having sexual intercourse with a 14 year old male?

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Yes

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Name 3 circumstances where Police would remove a child from a household?

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In cases involving:

  • Serious neglect
  • Serious physical abuse
  • Sexual assault
  • Witness to a serious assault
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Section 195 of the Crimes Act 1961, what is necessary to prove criminal liability in failing to protect a child?

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  • The offence applies to members of the same household as the victim.
  • The offender must be 18 years or over.
  • Knows the victim is at risk of death, GBH or sexual assaults as a result of unlawful acts by another person.
  • Fails to take reasonable steps to protect the victim from the risk.
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In what other ways can a witness give evidence?

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  • Screens, in the courtroom but unable to see the defendant.
  • AVL, from a place outside the courtroom by video link.
  • DVD, by a video record made before the hearing.
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Before attending a medical examination, what should you explain to the victim?

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  • The examination is conducted many a medical forensic practitioner, specially trained in examining victims of sexual assault.
  • The benefits to their physical, sexual and mental health.
  • How the examination can assist Police to apprehend the offender.
  • The time frame of the examination.
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What are three areas to consider in determining whether physical abuse is serious and there meets the threshold for referral as a CPP case?

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  • The action
  • The injury
  • The circumstances
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10
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Define consent

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Consent is a persons conscious and voluntary agreement to do something desired by another.

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11
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R v LEESON

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The definition of indecent assault is an assault accompanied with circumstances of indecency.

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When is the offence of sexual grooming complete?

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  • When the offender intentionally meets the young person.
  • When the offender travels with intention of meeting the young person.
  • When the offender arranges for or persuades the young person to travel with the intention of meeting him or her.
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Section 128A, the following circumstances do not constitute consent:

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  • Not offering physical resistance, due to use of force, threat of force or fear of force.
  • Asleep or unconscious.
  • Affected by drugs or alcohol.
  • Mental or physical impairment.
  • Mistaken ID.
  • Mistaken of the nature and quality of the act.
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Before attending a MEK, what should you remind the victim?

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  • No eating or drinking
  • No going to the toilet
  • No washing or showering
  • No washing or biting fingernails
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In certain circumstances Section 87 the judge can ask the witness to state their address details. In what circumstances will this occur?

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If the judge determines that they are directly relevant to the facts in issue and that to exclude them would be contrary to the interest of justice.

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When is the offence of having exploitive sexual connection with a person with a significant impairment complete?

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a) Has sexual connection with the impaired person knowing the impaired person is a person with a significant impairment.

b) Has obtained the impaired persons acquiescence in, submission to. participation in or undertaking of the connection by taking advantage of the impairment.

17
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What is the abbreviation CALM TEA?

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  • CONDUCT your dealings in a sensitive manner.
  • ACCEPT they are telling the truth unless there is evidence too the contrary.
  • LISTEN to what they tell you.
  • Establish wether they need MEDICAL attention.
  • TREAT them courteously.
  • EXPLAIN the process and why you need to follow it.
  • ADVISE them of local counselling services available.
18
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Outline what is included as serious child abuse:
In cases involving, but not limited to:

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  • Sexual abuse
  • Serious Wilful neglect
  • Serious physical abuse
  • Serious family violence where the child is a witness
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What are the three areas to consider in determining whether the physical abuse is serious and meets the threshold for referral as a CPP case?

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1) The action of the abuse
2) The injury inflicted
3) The circumstances (factors of the case)

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What are the three areas to consider in determining whether the physical abuse is serious and meets the threshold for referral as a CPP case?

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1) The action of the abuse
2) The injury inflicted
3) The circumstances (factors of the case)

21
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What does Section 128B Crimes Act 1961 outline?

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It states that punishment for Sexual Violation is a term of imprisonment not exceeding 20 years and imprisonment should be imposed upon conviction unless there are special circumstances that justify a departure from that rule.

22
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List 5 grounds on which a direction can be made under Section 103(3) Evidence Act 2006 in regards to witness giving evidence in an alternate manner?

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1) Age / Maturity of the Witness
2) Trauma suffered by the Witness
3) Witness fear of intimidation
4) Physical, intellectual, psychological, psychiatric impairment of the victim
5) Linguistic, cultural or religious background of the witness

23
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Discuss Regulation 28 of the Evidence Regulations Act 2007

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This regulation states that Police must provide a typed transcript of a video record to Defence as soon as practicable after the Defendant has plead not guilty.

24
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Section 88 (Restriction on disclosure of complainant’s occupation in sexual cases) of the Evidence Act 2006

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protects a complainant from having questions put to them or to a witness about the complainant’s occupation, or having evidence given, or statements/remarks made about the complainant’s occupation.

However, an application can be made to the judge to disclose this information in court.

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Section 88 (Restriction on disclosure of complainant’s occupation in sexual cases) of the Evidence Act 2006

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protects a complainant from having questions put to them or to a witness about the complainant’s occupation, or having evidence given, or statements/remarks made about the complainant’s occupation.

However, an application can be made to the judge to disclose this information in court.

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Explain Section 195A Crimes Act 1961 in relation to what is necessary to prove criminal liability for failing to protect a child.

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  • Members of the same household as the victim
  • People who are staff members of any hospital, institution or residence where the victim resides.
  • Knows (mens rea) the victim is at risk of death, grievous bodily harm or sexual assault as a result of the acts or omissions of another person; and
  • Fails (actus reus) to take reasonable steps to protect the victim from that risk.
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What is the primary difference between the force of application in 128 and 129?

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Section 129(2) requires proof of an assault, ie the use or threat of force. The assault need not be of an indecent nature provided it is done with the intention of, and for the purpose of committing sexual violation.

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What is the primary difference between the force of application in 128 and 129?

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Section 129(2) requires proof of an assault, ie the use or threat of force. The assault need not be of an indecent nature provided it is done with the intention of, and for the purpose of committing sexual violation.

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What do we need to achieve in “Process point 4 - The Preliminary Interview” of the “12 point process of Adult Sexual assault Policy and Procedures”? What is the purpose of a preliminary interview?

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  • What further investigative actions are necessary; and
  • Whether an offence may have occurred; and
  • Whether the Victim wishes to make a formal complaint.
30
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List four Police responsibilities to victims and their rights.
Victim rights:

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  • All obligations under the Victims’ Rights Act 2002 must be met and all victim contact must be recorded
  • Victims must be given information about the progress of their investigation within 21 days
  • Victims must be kept updated and informed of the outcome of the investigation, including no further avenues of enquiry or the reason for charges not being laid
  • As soon as the offender is arrested and charged Police must determine whether it is a s29 offence. If so, the victim must be informed of their right to register on the Victim Notification System (if the victim wishes to do so)
  • Victims must be informed of the outcome of the case and the case closure. Ensure any property belonging to the victim is returned promptly.
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In relation to child abuse investigations, define what the term “child-centred timeframes” means.

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Child-centred timeframes are timeframes that are relevant to the child’s age and cognitive development. The younger the child the more vulnerable they are and therefore they require a quicker response.

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Under Section 131A of the Crimes Act 1961, what is the definition of a dependant family member?
For the purposes of section 131, one person is a dependent family member of another person—

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(a) if the other person has power or authority over him or her, and is—
(i) his or her parent, step-parent, foster parent, guardian, uncle, or aunt; or
(ii) a parent, step-parent, or foster parent of a person described in subparagraph (i); or
(iii) a child of his or her parent or step-parent; or
(iv) the spouse or de facto partner of a person described in subparagraph (i) or subparagraph (ii) or subparagraph (iii); or
(b) if they are members of the same family, whanau, or other culturally recognised family group, and the other person—
(i) is not a person referred to in paragraph (a); but
(ii) has a responsibility for, or significant role in, his or her care or upbringing; or
(c) if he or she is living with the other person as a member of the other person’s family, and the other person is not a person referred to in paragraph (a), but has—
(i) power or authority over him or her; and
(ii) a responsibility for, or significant role in, his or her care or upbringing.