Juveniles P2 Flashcards
(14 cards)
What should journalists consider to avoid jigsaw identification?
What other media outlets have published and what has already appeared in public domain.
What is the penalty for breaching juvenile anonymity?
An unlimited fine.
What happened in the Plymouth Evening Herald case?
They were fined £1,500 in 2003 for publishing a photo of a 15-year-old convicted of stabbing, despite pixelation.
When can a Youth Court lift Section 49 anonymity?
To avoid injustice, trace a witness, quash rumours, or if the juvenile is unlawfully at large or a persistent offender (under s.49(5) or s.49(4A)).
What did Newbury Youth Court decide in the 2006 drink-driving case?
Allowed naming the 14-year-old girl but refused to publish her school or a recent photo.
What should be removed from a youth court report to comply with anonymity rules?
Names, addresses, school details, and anything identifying the juvenile — such as ‘boy who lived above the shop’ or naming the headmaster.
What happens to anonymity if a juvenile appeals?
They retain anonymity under Section 49 if appealing to Crown Court or Queen’s Bench Divisional Court.
Does a juvenile in Crown Court have automatic anonymity?
No, anonymity is discretionary and must be imposed under Section 45 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999.
What does Section 45 prohibit?
Revealing name, address, school, image, or any identifying detail of a juvenile concerned in proceedings.
Can Section 45 anonymity be used to protect adults?
No, it applies only to juveniles.
When does anonymity under Section 45 and Section 49 expire?
When the juvenile turns 18.
Can images taken before 18 be published after the person turns 18?
Yes, as in the case of Albert Bowers and Jessie Cole after they turned 18.
What does Section 45A of YJCEA 1999 provide?
Lifelong anonymity for victims or witnesses under 18 if identifying them would cause fear or distress affecting their cooperation or evidence quality.
Can a Section 45A order be made for a defendant?
No, it applies only to victims and witnesses.
