Youth Sentencing Flashcards
age of criminal responsibility in UK
10
who’s classed as a young offender
10 to 17
under 10s are deemed as
Doli incapax
incapable of crime
what do the courts focus on
-reformation and rehab
-before court, young offenders can be subject to reprimands and warnings
Aims
Criminal justice and immigration act 2008
-when sentencing the court must think of: prevention, welfare and purpose
S9 CJIA 2008 purposes
-punishment, reform and rehab, public protection and reparation
4 types of sentencing
-custodial
-community sentence
-fine
-discharge
Custodial sentence
-last resort for serious offences
-under 18s not sent to prison
-held in separate unit from adults
Custodial sentence: Young offenders institution
-run by prison service and private
-15 to 21
-if offender turns 21 they will go to adults
Custodial sentence: secure training centre
-private companies
-up to 17
-limited number across UK
-education and rehab
Custodial sentence: secure children’s home
-local authority and social service
-10 to 14
-physical, emotional and behaviour needs
2 types of custodial sentences
Detention under S90/91 powers of criminal courts sentencing act 2000
-An offence for which an adult would receive least 14yrs
-Murder offences mandatory life applicable, 12yrs
T and V v UK 2000
2 types of custodial sentences
Detention and training order
-12 to 17
-serious offence
-4 months to 2yrs
-1/2 in custody and 1/2 in community
-high risk and offending history
Community sentence
Youth rehabilitation order
-Criminal justice and immigration act 2008
-10 to 18
-18 requirements
-unpaid work, drug treatment, curfew
Discharge
-depends on Ds age
-absolute and conditional available for above 10
-first time offenders likely
Fines
-depends on Ds age
-under 16 will be responsibility of parents
-10 to 13 at £250
-14 to 17 at £1000
