Youth Justice Law and Practice
Kate Aubrey Johnson, Shauneen Lambe, Jennifer Twite
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Youth Justice Law and Practice
Kate Aubrey Johnson, Shauneen Lambe, Jennifer Twite
About This Book
Youth Justice Law and Practice is a highly accessible and easy to navigate guide to enable the busy practitioner to quickly find the information they need. Covering the procedure of the youth court, magistrates' court, Crown Court and Court of Appeal, it focuses on procedural differences including bail and remand, jury directions, sentencing, anonymity and reporting restrictions.The A01s bring their unique experience as specialist youth justice lawyers to explain how to communicate and engage effectively with children, the correct approach for dealing with children with learning difficulties, the importance of background and how to ensure children effectively participate in criminal proceedings and receive a fair trial.Contents include: â˘duties owed to children at the police stationâ˘charging decisions and out of court disposalsâ˘bail and remandâ˘age assessmentsâ˘the sentencing framework relating to childrenâ˘procedures and modifications to trial relating to children anonymity and reporting restrictionsâ˘welfare considerations and dutiesâ˘communication skillsâ˘background and adolescent brain developmentâ˘criminal recordsYouth Justice Law and Practice is essential reading for lawyers and professionals working in the youth justice system, appearing in the youth court and representing children in the adult criminal courts.