Chapter 10 Multiple choice questions

Youth justice
. The age at which a child can be criminally responsible for a crime in England is?

. Local Authority secure children's homes take child offenders between the ages of 10-14 years old, those that have been in care and those with mental health issues?

. 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?

. When attending as an appropriate adult you should ensure you do which of the following?

. The decision to charge a child or young person is made ultimately by who?

. The system of reprimands, warnings and youth cautions is governed by which Act?

. Most juvenile cases are dealt with in?

. Who would write the pre-sentence report for a youth under the age of 14 years old?

. For offenders sentenced, under 15 years of age, into custody under a detention or training Order the maximum sentence term is what length of time, usually served in a secure training or secure local authority unit or youth offenders institute?

. How many different types of requirements can be attached to a Youth Rehabilitation Orders (YRO)?

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