Youth Justice

Question 1

Criminally responsible

Answer 1

Child 10 years + the offences of murder or manslaughter

Question 2

Child 12 and 13

Answer 2

The offence is one for which the maximum penalty available is or includes imprisonment for life or 14

Question 3

Child 12-13

Answer 3

The child has either been convicted of or declared in need of care and protection after committing an offence for which the maximum penalty is 14 or more years. At least 10 years but less then 14

Question 4

Section 214

Answer 4

W- witness
E- ensure they go
E- prevent loss/destruction
P- prevent further offences

Question 5

Section 215

Answer 5

Rights/caution, question after every right.

Question 6

214a

Answer 6

Arrest breach of bail. May arrest child without warrant.

Question 7

Section 221

Answer 7

Rights explained before any. Young person allows to consult lawyer or nominated person

Question 8

Section 222 (1)

Answer 8

Nominated per 20 years or above. Unless legal parent

Question 9

Primary considerations

Answer 9

1- the well being and best interest of the child or young person
2- the public interest
3 the interests of victims
4- accountability of the child or young person for their behaviour

Question 10

Category 4 or 3

Answer 10

Imprisonment up to life or 14 years and the arrest is in the public interest or Eba is carried out and a arrest needs to be made