How is the criminal justice system applied to young people?

In this lesson, we will explore the role of the youth court and how young people are treated within the Criminal Justice System. We will find out about a range of people who work within the Criminal Justice System and and how they support young people.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What sort of animal did we watch living in their cooperative community?

Guinea pigGround hogGopherMeerkat

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Q2.What type of behaviour is most beneficial to a community?

GrumpinessViolenceKindnessCriminal

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Q3.Which of these is NOT a crime?

Carrying a knifeShop liftingTheftNot using a pedestrian crossing

3/8

Q4.When does a Bill become a law?

When it has the backing of the Government who pass it through the Houses of Parliament.When your parent says it does.When it goes to Court.When there is an election.

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Q5.What is the age of criminal responsibility in England?

1216101418

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Q6.Which of these is not a purpose of law?

To limit the power of those in charge.To ruin our fun.To keep us safe.To make sure our human rights are protected.

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Q7.Which year did they take away the protection of 10-14 year olds and set 10 years old as the age of criminal responsibility?

1891196319982012

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Q8.Which of these IS an argument to keep the age of criminal responsibility at 10?

A child doesn't understand the court processes, so cannot have a fair trial.Treating a child who does bad things with nurture and care is better than making them a criminal at age 10.Children under 10 do know right from wrong - they know what they are doing and should be punished if they commit a crime.Children under 10 are too young to know what they are doing.

8/8

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What sort of animal did we watch living in their cooperative community?

Guinea pigGround hogGopherMeerkat

1/8

Q2.What type of behaviour is most beneficial to a community?

GrumpinessViolenceKindnessCriminal

2/8

Q3.Which of these is NOT a crime?

Carrying a knifeShop liftingTheftNot using a pedestrian crossing

3/8

Q4.When does a Bill become a law?

When it has the backing of the Government who pass it through the Houses of Parliament.When your parent says it does.When it goes to Court.When there is an election.

4/8

Q5.What is the age of criminal responsibility in England?

1216101418

5/8

Q6.Which of these is not a purpose of law?

To limit the power of those in charge.To ruin our fun.To keep us safe.To make sure our human rights are protected.

6/8

Q7.Which year did they take away the protection of 10-14 year olds and set 10 years old as the age of criminal responsibility?

1891196319982012

7/8

Q8.Which of these IS an argument to keep the age of criminal responsibility at 10?

8/8

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How is the Criminal Justice System applied to young people?

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Q1.A jury is present in the Youth Court.

TrueFalse

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Q2.Who collects evidence of the crime?

The PoliceThe Youth Offending TeamThe MagistrateThe JudgeThe Youth Offending Panel

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Q3.Which of these is NOT a police role?

Collecting evidenceDetaining suspectsMaking arrestsDeciding punishments

3/8

Q4.The police keep all your data if you are found not guilty.

TrueFalse

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Q5.What is the role of a Judge?

Listen to the case, ensure a trial is fair, decide on a punishment.Arrest a suspect, collect their DNA, detain them in a cell.Give legal advice to a person at the police station.Counsel a young person to help them with their problems.

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Q6.What is a person entitled to if they get arrested?

A solicitor to advise them.To go home first to tell their family.A meal of their choice.Keep their mobile phone in their cell.

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Q7.What does YOT stand for?

Youth observation troupeYouth offending teamYouth oversight teamYouth opportunities taskforce

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Q8.The CPS have a two-part test to check if someone should be prosecuted (go to court)

TrueFalse

8/8

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How is the Criminal Justice System applied to young people?

Check your learning by doing this quick quiz!

Q1.A jury is present in the Youth Court.

TrueFalse

1/8

Q2.Who collects evidence of the crime?

The PoliceThe Youth Offending TeamThe MagistrateThe JudgeThe Youth Offending Panel

2/8

Q3.Which of these is NOT a police role?

Collecting evidenceDetaining suspectsMaking arrestsDeciding punishments

3/8

Q4.The police keep all your data if you are found not guilty.

TrueFalse

4/8

Q5.What is the role of a Judge?

5/8

Q6.What is a person entitled to if they get arrested?

A solicitor to advise them.To go home first to tell their family.A meal of their choice.Keep their mobile phone in their cell.

6/8

Q7.What does YOT stand for?

Youth observation troupeYouth offending teamYouth oversight teamYouth opportunities taskforce

7/8

Q8.The CPS have a two-part test to check if someone should be prosecuted (go to court)

TrueFalse

8/8

Lesson summary: How is the criminal justice system applied to young people?

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How is the Criminal Justice System applied to young people?

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