Difference between revisions of "Criminal Offences under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (2:III)"

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=== 4. Proof of Notice ===
=== 4. Proof of Notice ===
It must be shown that a young person’s parent or guardian has been notified of the charges against the young person in one of the following ways:
It must be shown that a young person’s parent or guardian has been notified of the charges against the young person.
*If detained, a police officer must contact the parents (in writing or orally) as soon as possible and tell them the location where the young person is being held and the reason for their arrest.
*If detained, a police officer must contact the parents (in writing or orally) as soon as possible and tell them the location where the young person is being held and the reason for their arrest.
*If released on a Promise to Appear or other Undertaking, the police officer must give written notice to the parents as soon as possible.
*If released on a Promise to Appear or other Undertaking, the police officer must give written notice to the parents as soon as possible.

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