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Chapter 10 MCQs
Youth justice
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The age at which a child can be criminally responsible for a crime in England is?
12 and above
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16 and above
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10 and above
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14 and above
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Local Authority secure children's homes take child offenders between the ages of 10-14 years old?
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False
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The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) guidance (2011) cites McKerry who talks about ' naming and shaming' for juveniles who have been convicted. What must always be assessed before a decision is made to name?
The need for the public to know
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The effect on the victim and their family
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The impact on the family of the convicted child
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The effect on each individual child's welfare
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The 'appropriate adult' can give consent for a child or young person's DNA and fingerprint samples to be taken?
True
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False
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The decision to charge a child or young person is made ultimately by whom?
The local authority and the CPS
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The Police and the CPS
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YOT and the Police
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YOT and the CPS
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The system of reprimands, warnings and youth cautions is governed by which Act?
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012.
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Crime and Disorder Act 1998
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Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994
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Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000
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Most juvenile cases are dealt with in?
Juvenile Courts
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Youth Courts
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Magistrates Courts
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Crown Courts
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Who would write the pre-sentence report for a youth under the age of 14 years old?
A Welfare Officer of the Court
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A Probation Officer
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A Youth Offending Service, Social Worker
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A Local Authority Children's Services, Social Worker
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For offenders sentenced, under 15 years of age, into custody under a detention or training Order the maximum sentence term is, usually served in a secure training or secure local authority unit or youth offenders institute?
3 years
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6 months
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1 year
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2 years
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How many different types of requirements can be attached to a Youth Rehabilitation Orders (YRO)?
15
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16
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18
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17
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