Youth court : a guide to law and practice
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Youth court : a guide to law and practice
(Longman practitioner series)
Longman, c1994
2nd ed
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Youth court : a guide to the law and practice
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Cover title: Youth court : a guide to the law and practice
Includes index
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Description
This book contains an explanation of the changes in practice and procedure brought about by the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act. This updated edition includes: amendments to the powers of the youth court; advising clients in police stations; the seriousness of the offence. The category on grave crimes has been extended to include all juveniles, with specific exceptions, and the Maximum Young Offenders' Institution term is also covered. For quick reference, tables of statutes, important and new cases and maximum fines are provided.
Table of Contents
1. The Juvenile and the Police 2. Prosecution and the Constitution of the Court 3. Attendance at Court 4. Legal Aid 5. Venue of Proceedings 6. The Youth Court Hearing 7. Powers of the Youth Court 8. Orders of Discharge, Deferment of Sentence and Fines 9. Community Orders 10. Custodial Orders 11. Breach Revocation and Amendment of Community Sentences 12. Additional Youth Court Powers 13. Common Problems in the Youth Court 14. The Mentally Ill Juvenile 15. Appeals
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