Children and young persons

Question 1

Section 214 - When may you arrest a young person

Answer 1

A) ensure appearance before court, prevent further offences,

Prevent interference with witnesses or loss of evidence,

Question 2

Section 215 - children’s rights

Answer 2

To be given before being questioned if reasonable grounds to suspect committed an offence or questioning to obtain an admission of an offence

Question 3

Section 218 -

Answer 3

Rights and information to be explained in manner and language that is apporiate to their age and level of understanding

Question 4

Section 222 - nominated persons

Answer 4

Parent or guardian, adult member of their family, any other adult selected by the child, any person nominated by the officer if child fails or refuses to do so

Question 5

Section 218 -

Answer 5

Rights and information to be explained in manner and language that is apporiate to their age and level of understanding

Question 6

Section 222 - nominated persons

Answer 6

Parent or guardian, adult member of their family, any other adult selected by the child, any person nominated by the officer if child fails or refuses to do so

Question 7

Section 218 -

Answer 7

Rights and information to be explained in manner and language that is apporiate to their age and level of understanding

Question 8

Section 222 - nominated persons

Answer 8

Parent or guardian, adult member of their family, any other adult selected by the child, any person nominated by the officer if child fails or refuses to do so