Youth justice

Question 1

Who has no criminal responsibility

Answer 1

Under 10

Question 2

Principles/obligations

Answer 2

Warn them and report to YA
Report to YAS with further action
Arrest them

Question 3

WEEP

Answer 3

witness interference
Loss of evidence
Ensure appears in court
Prevent further offending

Question 4

Four primary considerations when arresting

Answer 4

Well-being / best interest
Public interest
Interest of victim
Accountability or CYP behaviour

Question 5

When arresting who do u report to

Answer 5

Commissioner within three days

Question 6

214

Answer 6

Before arresting but have approval from
YAS
SARGE +
YAO

Question 7

229

Answer 7

Must notify parents

Question 8

221

Answer 8

Nominated person ( parent, guardian whānau, any adult )

Cannot be police officer unless you are the parent.

Question 9

222(2)

Answer 9

Police can object to the chosen person

if they-can’t be located
Would not be available for that time
If would attempt to prevent the course of justice

Question 10

No arrest unless WEEP, what are the exceptions ?

Answer 10

category 3/4
Carey blood/alcohol test
L and T act 1998