Youths Flashcards

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age of criminal responsibility

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10

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who is allowed into youth courts?

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public - no
journalists - yes, under section 47 children and young persons act 1933

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section 52a crime and disorder act 1998

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restricts reporting of preliminary hearings at youth court

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section 49 children and young persons act 1933

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AUTOMATIC anonymity for juveniles (lasts until 18) ‘concerned in proceedings’ (defendant, witness, victim)
no matter relating to the person concerned can be included in any publication if it is “likely to lead members of the public to identify him as a person concerned in the proceedings”
prevents publication of:
- name
- address
- school/workplace
- still or moving image

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section 45 youth justice and criminal evidence act 1999

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NOT AUTOMATIC anonymity for juveniles tried in crown court (not defendant)
no matter relating to the person concerned can be included in any publication if it is “likely to lead members of the public to identify him as a person concerned in the proceedings”
- can be lifelong
- can be lifted to avoid injustice, if juvenile is at large or if it is in the public interest

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