Young Offenders (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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In what year was the Children's Court of NSW established?
In what year was the Children's Court of NSW established?
1987
What are the two distinct roles of the Children's Court?
What are the two distinct roles of the Children's Court?
Criminal & care/protection
How many specialist children's magistrates operate across NSW?
How many specialist children's magistrates operate across NSW?
13
How are matters heard in the Children's Court?
How are matters heard in the Children's Court?
By single magistrate, no jury
Which offence is excluded from Children's Court jurisdiction?
Which offence is excluded from Children's Court jurisdiction?
Murder
Which is a Section 6 guiding principle for the Children's Court?
Which is a Section 6 guiding principle for the Children's Court?
Education should continue uninterrupted
Why are Children's Court proceedings held in closed court?
Why are Children's Court proceedings held in closed court?
To protect the child's identity
By what percentage did youth court matters decline from 1996 to 2007?
By what percentage did youth court matters decline from 1996 to 2007?
Almost 40%
Which age group showed the greatest increase in matters since 2003?
Which age group showed the greatest increase in matters since 2003?
10-14 year olds
When can a magistrate make an assessment order for the Children's Court Clinic?
When can a magistrate make an assessment order for the Children's Court Clinic?
After guilt, before sentencing