What happens in a Youth Court? Flashcards

1
Q

What happens for second minor offences?

A

Police final warnings or reprimands.

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2
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Where are Youth Courts located?

A

Inside Magistrates’ Courts.

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3
Q

What is the difference between Youth Courts and Adult Courts?

A

Youth Courts are less formal.

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4
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What types of cases do they deal with?

A

Almost all of the cases involving people under eighteen.

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5
Q

The magistrates and district judges are allowed to give detention and training orders for up to how many months?

A

24 months as well as a range of community sentences.

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6
Q

Who is not allowed to attend Youth Courts?

A

Members of the public.

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7
Q

What will happen in a very serious case?

A

The person will attend Crown Court.

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8
Q

For what reasons will you go to Crown Court?

A

Murder, rape and serious robbery.

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9
Q

What can the Youth Court also decide when they think the punishments are insufficient?

A

To refer the case to Crown Court for sentencing.

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