Extra OT For Exam

Question 1

Criminal responsibility for CYP?

Answer 1

Set at 10yrs old. 10-11yrs old can only be charged with murder/manslaughter.

Children aged 10-14 have extra protection

Question 2

Section 214A - OT - arrest of CYP in breach of bail conditions

Answer 2

If a CYP has breached bale on more than two occasion they can be arrested.

Question 3

Section 9 - OT - Understanding

Answer 3

A CYP should receive info in a language they understand

Question 4

Section 215 - OT - CYP must be informed of rights

Answer 4

Before questioning, when a CYP asks about their rights, after arrest.

Question 5

Section 8 - OT - Parents to be informed

Answer 5

When dealing with a CYP best practice to always inform the parents.

Question 6

Section 229 - OT - Notification to parents

Answer 6

If I bring a CYP to the station for interviewing, as soon as practice I must tell their nominated person and caregiver they can visit them.

The nominated person can visit, have rights explained and speak with them in private

Question 7

Section 221 - Statement Admissibility

Answer 7

Rights must have been read, and been allowed to speak with lawyer/nominated person before making a statement.

Exception: Unless statement is made spontaneously before Police were able to read the rights.

Question 8

Section 222 - OT - Who can be a nominated person?

Answer 8

Over 20
Can be family member.
If the CYP refuses I can nominate someone for them.
Nominated person must not be an offender, and must be able to get there in reasonable time. And be contactable.