YOUTH Flashcards
A child or young person can nominate an adult to provide support when they are being interviewed by Police. Which of the following statements best describes the person considered to be the most appropriate for the role?
An adult member of the family or whanau
A youth suspect (14yrs) is asked who he wishes to have as his nominated person at interview. His parents are divorced and although he lives locally with his mother he nominates his father who lives out of the district.
Advise the father of the circumstances and make enquiries about his availability.
Which of the following people may not act as nominated persons, even if the young person specifically request them?
A person who believe on reasonable grounds would attempt to pre vert the court of justice if permitted to consult with the young person.
On speaking with a youth apprehended at the scene of an attempted robbery you note he has very poor English. On requesting his name and address and beginning to caution him you note he does not seem to understand you.
In the circumstances, what action is most appropriate?
Give him the right caution with reasonable diligence to gain his understanding.
Gary (16yrs) is to be interviewed about his part in a serious assault and he is insisting his uncle be his nominated person. On preparing for the interview you note that his uncle is also identified as a witness at the scene.
In these circumstances you should
Conduct the witness interview to determine if the uncle is suitable for the role of nominated person.
When giving advice to a youth not under arrest you should tell the that if they:
- Consent to accompany you they can withdraw that consent at any time.
- Refuse to give you their correct name and address you can arrest them.
Under Section 2 of the CYPF Act 1989, which of the following definitions is correct?
A young person is aged 14 - 16yr
According to Section 128 of the CYPF Act 1989, when cautioning a child or young person you must ensure that all ____ you give is provided in a language and ___ the child / young person can ____.
Advice, manner, understand.
Which of the following persons would not be considered suitable for the role of nominated person for a young person?
- A close friend or classmate nominated by the young person
You are called to an aggrevated robbery at a liquor store. As you arrive the offender decamps but you chase and apprehend a 15yr old youth. Before you have time to question him, he states, “I didn’t mean to shoot the guy”.
Which of the following statements best describes the admissibility of the confession?
- His confession is inadmissible due to his age and the protection of the CYPF Act 1989.
When do you caution a youth?
- Before asking any questions intended to obtain an admission
: You are planning to interview Simone (14yrs) about her role in a serious assault. As you begin the interview what must you ensure she understands?
- That you are obliged to inform her parents or guardian of the interview and of the proceedings that may occur.
- That she does not have to say or tell you anything but if she does decide to talk she can change her mind at any time.
Late at night you are called to a suspicious fire at a school. While cordoning the scene you locate and search a male teenager. Newspaper and a can of accelerant are found in his carry bag. He refuses to tell you his name. Your caution should make sure he understands.
- You can arrest him if he continues to refuse to give you his name and address
You meet your responsibilities for ensuring a youth understands their rights by receiving an affirmative to the questions ‘do you understand’ after each section of the caution.
False
If the nominated person chosen by the youth cannot be located with reasonable diligence you should ask the youth to choose another person.
TRUE
