Youth Justice in New Zealand (3rd edition) bk

Youth Justice in New Zealand critiques law, theory and practice in the New Zealand youth justice system. Reflecting on the unique challenges of children and youth, it analyses the principles, legislation and policies governing the operation of the youth justice system including practice and procedure in the distinctive Youth Court jurisdiction.

This third edition discusses developments since the second edition was published in 2016.   It brings the text up-to-date with the youth justice age being raised to 18 for most offences; the new operating model and Ministry for Children/Oranga Tamariki, and the updated theoretical framework of the legislation. Case law and wider analysis have been updated throughout each chapter. An entirely new chapter considers the place of children and young persons in the adult criminal justice system. 

Youth Justice in New Zealand (3rd edition) is the essential black letter law research and reference point for youth advocates, practitioners, academics, and members of the judiciary.

Foreword to the 2nd edition

Preface

Author

1. The Evolution of Youth Justice in New Zealand

2. The Principles of Youth Justice

3. Children who Offend

4. Arrest, Questioning and Investigation

5. Police Diversion

6. The Youth Justice Family Group Conference

7. The Youth Court – Jurisdiction and Procedure

8. The Role of the Lawyer in the Youth Justice System

9. Youth Court Outcomes

10. Youth Justice Outcomes - Tensions and Challenges

11. Youth Justice Custody

12. Transfers and Transitions to the Adult Criminal Justice System

Closing Remarks

Table of Statutes and Regulations

Table of Cases

Index