Custodial Sentences For Young Offenders Flashcards

0
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custodial sentences can be given to offenders under this age

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21

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1
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How to remember custodial sentences for young offenders

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YDDD

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2
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Y-YDDD

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Young offenders institute

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3
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What age can go to. Young offenders institute

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15-20

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4
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How long can the sentence be

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Minimum 21 days and the maximum is that of the offence committed

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5
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What happens at 21

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Transferred to normal prison

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6
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D-YDDD

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Detention and training

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7
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Which act created the detention and training act

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Crime and disorder act

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8
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What ages may be given a detention and training act

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12-21

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9
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If under 15 May only be used if

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Persistent re-offender

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10
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How long is the sentence

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4 to 24 months

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11
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Where is the sentence spent

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1/2 custody and 1/2 in community

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12
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This gives the courts powers to detain for longer periods

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Detention for serious crimes

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13
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What is the maximum

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Can’t be longer than the maximum for that offence for an adults

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14
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Can only be given to 10-13 when

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The crime has a maximum adult sentence of 14 years

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15
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The final D in YDDD

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Detention at her majesty’s pleasure

16
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What ages can be given detention at her majesty’s pleasure

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10-17

17
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What does detention at her majesty’s pleasure allow

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On offender who has been charged with murder to be realised early when it is considered suitable

18
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Who recommends a minimum number of years

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Judge

19
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Who sets the tariff for detention for majesty’s pleasure

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Lord Chief Justice