CPK Flashcards
Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
Age of Child
Under 14 years
Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
Age of Young Person
Over 14 years and under 18 years
Section 39 - Place of Safety Warrants
Place of safety warrants
(1) Any District Court Judge or, if no District Court Judge is available, any issuing officer who, on application in writing, is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that a CYP is suffering, or is likely to suffer, ill-treatment, neglect, deprivation, abuse, or harm may issue a warrant authorising any constable, either by name or generally, or the chief executive, to search for the child or young person.
(3) Any person executing a warrant to search for any child or young person may—
(a) enter and search, by force if necessary, any dwellinghouse, building, aircraft, ship, carriage, vehicle, premises or place:
(b) if that person believes, on reasonable grounds, that the child or young person has suffered, or is likely to suffer, ill-treatment, serious neglect, abuse, serious deprivation, or serious harm,—
(i) remove or detain, by force if necessary, the child or young person and place the child or young person in the custody of the chief executive; or
(ii) where the child or young person is in a hospital, direct the medical superintendent of that hospital to keep that child or young person in that hospital.
Section 42 - Search Without Warrant
Search without warrant
(1) Any constable who believes on reasonable grounds that it is critically necessary to protect a child or young person from injury or death may, without warrant,—
(a) enter and search, by force if necessary, any dwellinghouse etc.
(b) remove or detain, by force if necessary, the child or young person and place the child or young person in the custody of the chief executive.
(2) Every constable who exercises any powers shall, on first entering any dwellinghouse etc. and if requested, at any subsequent time,—
(a) produce evidence of identity; and
(b) disclose that those powers are being exercised under this section.
(3) A constable who exercises the power shall, within 3 days after the day on which the power is exercised, forward to the Commissioner report on the exercise of the power and the circumstances in which it came to be exercised.
Section 48 - Unaccompanied CYP
Unaccompanied children and young persons
(1) Where a CYP is found unaccompanied by a parent or guardian or other person who usually has the care of the CYP in a situation in which the CYP’s physical or mental health is being, or is likely to be, impaired, a constable may, using such force as may reasonably be necessary, take the CYP and—
(a) with the consent of the CYP, deliver the CYP into the custody of a parent or guardian or other person usually having the care of the CP; or
(b) if—
(i) the CYP does not wish to be returned to a parent or guardian or other person having care of the CYP; or
(ii) no parent or guardian or other such person is willing or able to have custody of the CYP,—
place the CYP in the custody of the the chief executive by delivering the CYP to a social worker.
(2) Placement of a CYP in the custody of the chief executive shall be sufficient authority for the detention of the CYP by the delegate or in a residence under this Act until—
(a) the CYP agrees to being returned to a parent or guardian or other person usually having the care of the child or young person who is willing to have them; or
(b) an application is made to the court for a care or protection order and the CYP is brought before the court for the purpose of determining whether the CYP is to be held in custody pending the disposal of the application; or
(c) where the circumstances of the case indicate that the CYP is, or may be, in need of care or protection, the expiry of 5 days after the day on which the CYP was placed in custody, or in any other case, 3 days after that date—
whichever first occurs.
Section 208 - Principles
In addition to the 4 primary considerations, the court or person must be guided by the following principles:
(a) that, unless the public interest requires otherwise, criminal proceedings should not be instituted against a child or young person if there is an alternative means of dealing with the matter:
(b) that criminal proceedings should not be instituted against a child or young person in order to provide any assistance or services needed to advance the well-being of the child or young person, or their family, whānau, hapū, or family group:
(c) that any measures for dealing with offending by children or young persons should be designed—
(i) to strengthen the family, whanau, hapu, iwi, and family group of the child or young person concerned; and
(ii) to foster the ability of families, whanau, hapu, iwi, and family groups to develop their own means of dealing with offending by their children and young persons:
(d) that a child or young person who commits an offence or is alleged to have committed an offence should be kept in the community so far as that is practicable and consonant with the need to ensure the safety of the public:
(e) that a child’s or young person’s age is a mitigating factor in determining—
(i) whether or not to impose sanctions in respect of offending by a child or young person; and
(ii) the nature of any such sanctions:
(f) that any sanctions imposed on a child or young person who commits an offence should—
(i) take the form most likely to maintain and promote the development of the child or young person within their family, whanau, hapu, and family group; and
(ii) take the least restrictive form that is appropriate in the circumstances:
(fa) that any measures for dealing with offending by a child or young person should so far as it is practicable to do so address the causes underlying the child’s or young person’s offending:
(g) that—
(i) in the determination of measures for dealing with offending by children or young persons, consideration should be given to the interests and views of any victims of the offending (for example, by encouraging the victims to participate in the processes under this Part for dealing with offending); and
(ii) any measures should have proper regard for the interests of any victims of the offending and the impact of the offending on them:
(h) that the vulnerability of children and young persons entitles a child or young person to special protection during any investigation relating to the commission or possible commission of an offence by that child or young person.
In relation to resolving offending;
(a) the principle that reasonable and practical measures or assistance should be taken or provided to support the child or young person to prevent or reduce offending or reoffending; and
(b) the principle that the child or young person should be referred to care, protection, or well-being services under this Act, if those services would be of benefit to them.
What are the 4 primary considerations?
(a) the well-being and best interests of the child or young person; and
(b) the public interest (which includes public safety); and
(c) the interests of any victim; and
(d) the accountability of the CYP for their behaviour
Section 214 - Arrest of CYP without warrant
Arrest of CYP without warrant
(1) Where, under any enactment, any enforcement officer has a power of arrest without warrant, that officer shall not arrest a CYP pursuant to that power unless that officer is satisfied, on reasonable grounds,—
(a) that it is necessary to arrest that CYP without warrant for the purpose of—
(i) ensuring the appearance of the CYP before the court; or
(ii) preventing that CYP from committing further offences; or
(iii) preventing the loss or destruction of evidence relating to an offence committed by the CYP or an offence that the enforcement officer has reasonable cause to suspect that CYP of having committed, or preventing interference with any witness in respect of any such offence; and
(b) where the CYP may be proceeded against by way of summons, that proceeding by way of summons would not achieve that purpose.
When can Police arrest a CYP under any circumstances?
(a) the constable has reasonable cause to suspect that the CYP has committed a category 4 offence or category 3 offence for which the maximum penalty available is or includes imprisonment for life or for at least 14 years; and
(b) the constable believes, on reasonable grounds, that the arrest of the CYP is required in the public interest.
Every enforcement officer who arrests a child or young person without warrant shall, within 3 days of making the arrest, furnish a written report to …
(a) where that enforcement officer is a constable, to the Commissioner of Police:
Section 214 - Arrest of CYP in breach of bail conditions
Arrest of CYP in breach of bail condition
A constable may arrest a CYP without a warrant if—
(a) the CYP has been released on bail; and
(b) the constable believes, on RG, that—
(i) the CYP has breached a condition of that bail; and
(ii) the CYP has on 2 or more previous occasions breached a condition of that bail (whether or not the same condition).
Section 215 - CYP to be informed of rights before questioned by enforcement officer
Every enforcement officer shall, before questioning any CYP whom there are RGTS of having committed an offence, or before asking any CYP any question intended to obtain an admission of an offence, explain to that CYP—
(a) that the CYP may be arrested if, by refusing to give their name and address to the enforcement officer, the CYP cannot be served with a summons; and
(b) that the CYP is not obliged to accompany the enforcement officer to any place for the purpose of being questioned, and that if the CYP consents to do so, the CYP may withdraw consent at any time; and
(c) that the CYP is under no obligation to make or give any statement; and
(d) that if the CYP consents to make or give a statement, the CYP may withdraw that consent at any time; and
(e) that any statement made or given may be used in evidence in any proceedings; and
(f) that the CYP is entitled to consult with, and make or give any statement in the presence of, a barrister or solicitor and any person nominated by the CYP
Section 215A - Rights to be explained to CYP on request
where –
(a) Any enforcement officer is questioning any CYP in relation to that CYP’s involvement in the commission of any offence or suspected offence; and
(b) That CYP makes any enquiry of that enforcement officer, being an enquiry that relates (in whole or in part), or that may reasonably be taken as relating
(in whole or in part), to any of the matters set out in any of paragraphs (a) to (f) of section 215(1) of this Act, –
that enforcement officer shall explain to that CYP such of those matters as, in the circumstances of the particular case, are appropriate to the enquiry that was made.
Section 216 - Enforcement officer to explain rights to CYP who is charged with offence
Where –
(a) An enforcement officer is questioning a CYP in relation to the commission or possible commission of an offence by that CYP; and
(b) That enforcement officer [decides] to charge that CYP with an offence, –
the enforcement officer shall explain to that child or young person –
(c) Except where the CYP is under arrest, the matters specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) of section 215(1) of this Act; and
(d) The matters specified in paragraphs (c) to (f) of section 215(1) of this Act.
Section 217 – Rights to be explained to child or young
person who is arrested
Every enforcement officer shall, on arresting
any CYP pursuant to section 214 of this Act, explain to that CYP the matters specified in paragraphs (c) to (f) of section 215(1) of this Act.
Section 218 – Explanations to be given in manner and
language appropriate to age and level of understanding of child or young person
Every explanation required to be given to a CYP shall be given in a manner and in language that is appropriate to the age and level of understanding of the CYP
Section 219 – Explanations not required if child or young person already informed of rights
Nothing requires any explanation to be given to a CYP if the same explanation has been given to the CYP not earlier than 1 hour before the later explanation would, apart from this section, be required to be given.
Section 221 – Admissibility of statements made by children and young persons
(1) This section applies to –
(a) Every CYP who is being questioned
(b) Every child or young person –
(i) Who has been arrested or
(ii) Whom any enforcement officer has [decided] to charge with the commission of an offence; or
(iii) Who has been detained in the custody of an enforcement officer following arrest pursuant to section 214 of this Act
(2) No oral or written statement made or given to any enforcement officer by a CYP to whom this section applies is admissible in evidence in any proceedings
against that CYP for an offence unless –
(a) Before the statement was made or given, the enforcement officer has explained in a manner and in language that is appropriate to the age and level
of understanding of the child or young person, –
(i) Except when arrested, the matters specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) of section 215(1) and;
(ii) The matters specified in paragraphs (c) to (f) of section 215(1) of this Act; and
(b) Where the CYP wishes to consult with a barrister or solicitor and any person nominated by that CYP in accordance with section 222 of this Act, or either of those persons, before making or giving the statement, the CYP consults with those persons or, as the
case requires, that person; and
(c) The CYP makes or gives the statement in the presence of one or more of the following persons:
(i) A barrister or solicitor:
(ii) Any person nominated by the child or young person in accordance with section 222 of this Act:
(iii) Where the CYP refuses or fails to nominate any person in accordance with section 222 of this Act, –
(A) Any person referred to in paragraph (a) or paragraph (b) of section 222(1) of this Act; or
(B) Any other adult (not being an enforcement officer).
Section 222 – Persons who may be nominated for the purposes of section 221(2)(b) or (c)
A CYP may nominate one of the following persons for the purposes of section 221(2)(b) or (c) of this Act:
(a) A parent or guardian of the child or young person:
(b) An adult member of the family, whanau, or family group of the child or young person:
(c) Any other adult selected by the CYP:
(d) If the child or young person refuses or fails to nominate any person referred to in any of paragraphs (a) to (c) of this subsection, any adult (not being an
enforcement officer) nominated for the purpose by an enforcement officer.
Duties of nominated person
(4) It is the duty of any person nominated pursuant to subsection (1) of this section –
(a) To take reasonable steps to ensure that the CYP understands the matters explained to the CYP under section 221(2)(a) of this Act; and
(b) To support the CYP –
(i) Before and during any questioning; and
(ii) If the child or young person agrees to make or give any statement,
during the making or giving of the statement.
When nominated person is not appropriate..?
(2) Where an enforcement officer believes, on reasonable grounds, that any person nominated by a CYP pursuant to subsection (1)(a) or (b) or (c) of
this section, –
(a) would attempt, or would be likely to attempt, to pervert the course of justice; or
(b) Cannot with reasonable diligence be located, or will not be available within a period of time that is reasonable in the circumstances, –
that enforcement officer may refuse to allow the CYP to consult with that person.
(3) Where, pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, a CYP is not permitted to consult with a person nominated by that CYP pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, that CYP shall be permitted to consult with any other person nominated by that CYP pursuant to subsection (1) of this section.
Section 223 – Section 221 not to apply where statement made before requirements of that section can be met
Nothing in section 221 of this Act applies to an oral statement made by a CYP spontaneously and before enforcement officer has had a reasonable opportunity to comply with the requirements of that section.
Section 229 – Parents or guardians or other persons
to be informed where CYP at enforcement agency office for questioning in relation to commission or
possible commission of offence or is arrested
an enforcement officer shall, in relation to any CYP who is at an enforcement agency office for questioning
in relation to the commission or possible commission of an offence by that CYP, or who is at an enforcement agency office following arrest, as soon as practicable after the CYP arrives at the enforcement agency office
for questioning, or is taken to the enforcement agency office following arrest, or in the case of a CYP who is arrested at an enforcement agency office, is arrested, as the case may be, –
(a) Inform a person nominated by the CYP in accordance with section 231 of this Act that the CYP is at the enforcement agency office for questioning or has been arrested and that the CYP may be visited at the enforcement agency office; and
(b) Where –
(i) The person nominated by the CYP for the purposes of paragraph (a) of this subsection is not a parent or guardian or other person having the care of the child or young person; or
(ii) The child or young person refuses or fails to nominate any person in accordance with section 231 of this Act, – unless it is impracticable to do so, inform the parents or guardians or other persons having the care of the child or young person that the child or young person is at the enforcement agency office for questioning or has been arrested.
What can a parent/guardian informed of arrest of CYP do?
Every person who is informed that a CYP has been taken to an enforcement agency office or arrested –
(a) Is entitled to visit that CYP at the enforcement agency office; and
(b) Shall, as soon as practicable after that person arrives at the enforcement agency office to visit the child or young person, have explained to [that
person] by an enforcement officer, in language that can be understood by that person, the matters specified in paragraphs (c) to (f) of section 215(1) of this
Act; and
(c) Subject to subsection (3) of this section, is entitled to consult privately with that CYP during that visit.
(3) Nothing in subsection (2)(c) of this section entitles any person to consult privately with a CYP (being a child or young person who has been arrested) –
(a) In the absence of any enforcement officer who is for the time being guarding that CYP; or
(b) Otherwise than subject to such reasonable conditions as may be necessary to ensure the safety of the CYP or to prevent the commission of any offence.