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1
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What is the Vienna treaty?

A

A United Nations treaty which enabled treaties to be legally binding.

2
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When was the Vienna treaty created?

A

1961

3
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What is the Convention on the Rights Of the Child?

A

A United Nations doctrine describing the way in which children should be treated.

4
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When was CROC created?

A

1989

5
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What act created the children’s court?

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The ‘Children’s court act’

6
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When was the ‘children’s court act’ created?

A

1987

7
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Why was the ‘children’s court act’ created?

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To serve as a less-intimidating court alternative.

8
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What act enabled children to be sentenced?

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The Children (Criminal proceeding) act.

9
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When was the Children (Criminal proceeding) act created?

A

1987

10
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Why was the ‘Children (Criminal proceeding) act created?

A

To ensure that children understand the nature of their crime.