Effectiveness of the System (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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Graduated criminal responsibility basis
Graduated criminal responsibility basis
Based on age, culminating in full adult responsibility
Primary concern for young offenders (1987 Act)
Primary concern for young offenders (1987 Act)
Rehabilitation
Young Offenders Act 1997 focus
Young Offenders Act 1997 focus
Diverting young people from custodial sentences
Detention rate change since 1981
Detention rate change since 1981
Fallen by more than 50%
Control order definition
Control order definition
Court order restricting a young person's liberty
Custodial sentences effect on reoffending
Custodial sentences effect on reoffending
No difference vs alternative sentences
Youth justice conferencing
Youth justice conferencing
Restorative justice process for young offenders
2007 Bail Act impact on juvenile remand
2007 Bail Act impact on juvenile remand
32% increase
Average remand period change (2007-2008)
Average remand period change (2007-2008)
Increased from 10 days to 35 days
% detained for technical bail breaches
% detained for technical bail breaches
66%