Human Rights

Question 1

What are numbers 1-9 in the ethnic appearance indicators list?

Answer 1

1. Aboriginal/Torres Straight islander
2. Asian
3. African
4. Caucasian
5. Indian
6. Mediterranean/Middle Eastern
7. Pacific Islander
8. South American
9. Undetermined

Question 2

Human Rights is based on the acronym FRED. What does this stand for?

Answer 2

F - Freedom
R - Respect
E - Equality
D - Dignity

Question 3

The Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 is a Victorian Law. Who has obligations to protect Human Rights under this Charter

Answer 3

Public Authorities

Question 4

As per Section 38 of the Charter Police must:
- properly consider human rights when making decisions
- act compatibly with human rights in everyday duties. True or False?

Answer 4

True.

Question 5

What is the difference between a breach and limitation when discussing a persons human rights?

Answer 5

The limitation needs to be proportionate and lawful otherwise it would be considered a breach.

Question 6

One way Police can assist and provide support is through the VPeR (Vic Police e-referral) system. What is this?

Answer 6

It is a non-crisis / non family violence / sexual offence or child abuse and consent based referral service for victims and people in need of assistance.

Question 7

From a legal perspective, how old is a ‘child’ and can they commit an offence?

Answer 7

The CYFA defines a child as someone who is over 10 but under 18 at the time of committing an offence. A child under 10 cannot commit a crime.

Question 8

Where can victim referrals be recorded?

Answer 8

LEDR MK2

Question 9

When must police report to Child Protection?

Answer 9

• Police as Protective Interveners
• Mandatory Reporting
• Critical Protective cases

Question 10

Information concerning a child in need of protection must not be disclosed to any person other than another police member or Child Protection worker who is investigating the report. True or False.

Answer 10

True.

Question 11

When referring to the Victims of Crime Pathway, what does VAP stand for?

Answer 11

Victim Assistance Program

Question 12

Police officers must properly consider and act compatibly with human rights. PLAN is an acronym that best reflects this. What is it:

Answer 12

P - Proportionate
L - lawful
A - Accountable
N - Necessary

Question 13

In some circumstances we may lawfully limit a persons human rights. This can only be done to the extent that it is lawful and justified. ANT is to be applied to all limitations:

Answer 13

A - Authorised by Law
N - Necessary, reasonable and proportionate
T - The less restrictive option