Youth Justice

Question 1

What is the age of criminal responsibility in England&Wales
A. 10 
B. 14
C. 16
D. 18

Answer 1

A. 10

Children & Young Persons Act 1933 prohibits a child under 10 being found guilty of any offence

Question 2

The current Youth Justice System in England&Wales was set up under which piece of legislation?
A. Police and Criminal Evidence Act
B. Crime and Disorder Act
C. Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act
D. Powers of Criminal Court Act

Answer 2

B. Crime and Disorder Act (1998)

Question 3

At what age is an individual regarded as a 'Young Person' within the CJS?
A. Aged 10 and under 18
B. Under 12 and under 18
C. Aged 10 and under 17
D. Under 21

Answer 3

A. Aged 10 and under 18

Question 4

When a young person has been arrested and taken to a police station, what additional rights do they have?
A. A phone call to their parents
B. Free legal advice
C. To have an appropriate adult present

Answer 4

C. To have an appropriate adult present

Under PACE (1984)

Question 5

In most cases young people who are charged with an offence and appear at a court will do so at a Youth Court, in front of specially selected Magistrates and away from the Adult Court. True or False

Answer 5

A. True

Question 6

There are no circumstances in this country in which a young person aged 11 could ever be tried in an adult court. True or False

Answer 6

False

The Jamie Bulger case

Question 7

A young person who admits responsibility for a non serious offence can only be given one ‘verbal warning’ so that if they offend again they must appear before a Youth Court. True or False

Answer 7

False

For a non serious offence:

• First offences may be given a ‘reprimand’ (verbal warning)
• May be given a ‘final warning’ and be referred to a YOT

Question 8

If a young person is found guilty of an offence, the Youth Court can impose which of the below type of sentence?
A. Custodial
B. Electronic tagging
C. Drug treatment
D. All of the above

Answer 8

D. All of the above

Also including:

• Referral order to a Youth Offender Panel
• Fines
• Community sentencing Curfew orders
• Electronic tagging
• Drug treatment
• Custodial sentence

Question 9

What are the key pieces of legislation in relation to Youth Justice? (3)

Answer 9

1. Police & Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) (1984)
2. Crime and Disorder Act (1998)
3. Powers of Criminal Courts Act (2000)

Question 10

The basic custodial sentence of detention and training order (a 2 part sentence) is for what age group?

Answer 10

12 to under 18

Question 11

How long can the typical sentence last?

Answer 11

4-12 months