ADMJ 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Young Offenders Act, Mens Rea, Australian Human Rights Commission
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What"s the legislative framework - legislation that establishes a system for dealing with young people suspected or convicted of committing a criminal offence e. g young. The principles applicable to dealing with young people. The definition of a young person and/or child the way police may proceed against a young person through the use of arrest, court attendance notices, and summons, including any preference for attendance notices or summons over arrest. What diversionary schemes are available (such as cautioning or family group conferences) and how they should be utilised any special considerations for young people in regard to being released or detained through bail or custody. Mechanisms for appealing against a decision by the children"s court. The establishment of juvenile detention centres and their operations. Which criminal matters the children"s court can determine, and which matters must go before a higher court. Doli incapax incapable of wrong" - common law principle in au that child under.
