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10 Cards in this Set
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Define ‘Child’ |
A person under the age of 14 years |
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Define ‘Young person’ |
A person of or over the age of 14 years, but under 18 years |
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Paramount principle when dealing with children/young people? |
The well-being and best interests of the child or young person are the first and paramount consideration |
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What is the agency in which police work with to investigate any alleged child abuse? |
In cooperation with the Oranga Tamariki, Ministry of Children |
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Section 48: Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 |
Child or young person is FOUND UNACCOMPANIED.. - By parent/guardian/other person who usually cares for them In a situation in which their.. Physical/mental health is being, or likely to be impaired A constable may use such force as reasonably necessary TAKE the child/young person With their consent DELIVER them into the custody of parent/guardian/other person who usually cares for them If no consent given or caregivers unwilling to take them PLACE the child/young person in the custody of Orangi Tamariki. |
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Section 42: Oranga Tamariki Act |
Any constable who believes on reasonable grounds that it is CRITICALLY NECESSARY to protect a child/young person from injury/death May without warrant ENTER & SEARCH - dwelling/house/building/ship/vehicle/premises or place And REMOVE or DETAIN the child or young person And PLACE the child in the custody of OT. |
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Obligations of Section 42 |
Police must, on first entering.. - Produce evidence of identity - State they are using Section 42 of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 - Within 3 days, inform Commissioner of the use of this power |
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Reporting Requirements: Section 42 |
Whenever a child is taken into custody, under section 39 or 42 and the child is released without a court hearing, a report must be given to the Commissioner of Children Report is usually completed by Oranga Tamariki, Ministry for Children as soon as Child/Young Person is released and includes.. - Reasons for taking action - Evidence on which reasons were based - Solution reached |
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Section 10B: Summary Offences Act |
Being a parent/guardian or a person in care of the child.. Leaves that child Without making reasonable provision for the supervision and care of the child For a time or under conditions that are unreasonable having regard to all circumstances |
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Section 39 |
Place of safety warrant |
