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1
Q

Section 214: Powers of arrest
(Offence Categories)

A

Category 3 offence:
2 years offence (trial by jury)

Category 4 offence:
Serious offence (life imprisonment by 2+ years)

2
Q

When to give CYP their rights

A

• When they ask
• When they are charged
• When they are detained/arrested
• When they are questioned

3
Q

Section 214A: Breach of bail

A

• May arrest CYP if they breach bail on 2 or more previous occasions

• Obtain approval from Youth Aid Sergeant/ Senior sgt

4
Q

Section 223: Spontaneous Statements

A

Oral statements used as evidence that are made by CYP before Police give them their rights