Youth Justice Legislation

Question 1

The Youth Justice System in England and Wales is overseen by

Answer 1

The youth justice board

Question 2

Which of the following would it NOT be possible to impose as a specific requirement of a YRO (youth rehabilitation order)

Answer 2

A. Remain indoors between the hours of 8pm - 6am

B. Complete 60 hours of unpaid work in the community

C. Comply with a behavioural code of conduct in the home set by the parent or guardian - CORRECT

D. Complete an offending behaviour group

Question 3

The maximum possible length of a YRO is

Answer 3

3 years

Question 4

The YRO was introduced by which part/section of the CJIA 2008

Answer 4

Section 2 Chapter 1

Question 5

What is the minimum age at which courts can require a young person to undertake unpaid work under the terms of a YRP

Answer 5

16

Question 6

The process by which victims and offenders are bought together is known as

Answer 6

Victim-offender mediation (VOM)