Alternatives to Court (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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When did the Young Offenders Act 1997 (NSW) become operational?
When did the Young Offenders Act 1997 (NSW) become operational?
1998
Which is an aim of the Young Offenders Act?
Which is an aim of the Young Offenders Act?
Reduce recidivism
Which offence is excluded from the Young Offenders Act?
Which offence is excluded from the Young Offenders Act?
Robbery
What is a core principle of the Young Offenders Act?
What is a core principle of the Young Offenders Act?
Minimal intervention approach
What are the three tiers of diversionary measures in order of formality?
What are the three tiers of diversionary measures in order of formality?
Warnings, cautions, conferences
What is true about warnings under the Young Offenders Act?
What is true about warnings under the Young Offenders Act?
They have no conditions attached
What must a young offender do to receive a caution?
What must a young offender do to receive a caution?
Admit to the offence
Who is an optional participant in youth justice conferences?
Who is an optional participant in youth justice conferences?
The victim
What is the main criticism of the Young Offenders Act?
What is the main criticism of the Young Offenders Act?
Not applied to enough offences
Warnings cannot be given for which type of offence?
Warnings cannot be given for which type of offence?
Acts of violence