Youth Justice

Question 1

CYPFA 1989 s214

Answer 1

Arrest of child or young person without warrant

• witness interference
• ensure appearance in court
• ensure no further loss of EM
• prevent further offending

Exceptions: EBA, public interest, cat 3 and 4 Offences

Question 2

Section 215- when to give youth rights

Answer 2

• GCTB
• Before questioning to obtain admission
• During questioning and RGTB is formed
• During questioning a charge is laid
• On arrest

Question 3

Who can’t be a nominated person?

Answer 3

• under 20
• enforcement officer unless parent
• prevent course of justice
• can’t be located in reasonable time
• unavailable in reasonable time

Question 4

Ages and liability

Answer 4

<10 not liable

10-13 not liable unless M & M- know wrong

12-13 cat 3 & 4 offences

14-16 fully liable (youth court)

17 Adult