Rights When Questioned or Arrested (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What % of young people surveyed said police rarely treated them with sufficient respect?
What % of young people surveyed said police rarely treated them with sufficient respect?
78%
Under Section 13, when is a young person's statement inadmissible as evidence in court?
Under Section 13, when is a young person's statement inadmissible as evidence in court?
If no responsible adult was present
Can police conduct a strip search on a child under 10 years old in NSW?
Can police conduct a strip search on a child under 10 years old in NSW?
Never, under any circumstances
What is the Legal Aid Hotline number for people under 18 in NSW?
What is the Legal Aid Hotline number for people under 18 in NSW?
1800 10 18 10
What is the maximum detention period for under 18s without a warrant extension?
What is the maximum detention period for under 18s without a warrant extension?
4 hours
Can police take DNA samples from suspects under 18 without a court order?
Can police take DNA samples from suspects under 18 without a court order?
No, never without court order
In what year was the minimum age of criminal responsibility standardised at age 10?
In what year was the minimum age of criminal responsibility standardised at age 10?
2000
What fine can police impose on under 18s for refusing to provide ID when drinking in public?
What fine can police impose on under 18s for refusing to provide ID when drinking in public?
Up to $20
When does the right to silence apply for young people dealing with police?
When does the right to silence apply for young people dealing with police?
Before & after arrest at station
When can police arrest a young person despite the 'last resort' principle?
When can police arrest a young person despite the 'last resort' principle?
If offence serious/violent or risk