How do I guides
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A selection of easy read guides to help you navigate the criminal justice system in England and Wales.
What happens in a youth court? Task
A youth court is a type of magistrates’ court for young people between 10 and 17 years of age. A magistrate is a volunteer from the local area who is trained to deal with less serious criminal cases.
What happens to my home if I go to prison? Task
If you have offended and are sent to prison, it doesn’t mean you will have to lose your home. There are things you can do to keep your home, whether you own it or rent it.
What is a Detention and Training Order? (DTO)? Task
A Detention and Training Order (DTO) is a custodial sentence given by a Youth Magistrate or Crown Court for people aged 12-17 years. A DTO is used when young people commit a serious offence or a number of offences. It is classed as a conviction and recorded on the Police National Computer. The aim of a DTO is that upon completion, young people are helped to stop offending through training and education.
What is a proscribed terrorist group? Task
The word ‘proscribed’ means that something is banned or forbidden.
What is a Serious Crime Prevention Order (SCPO) and how can I challenge it? Task
A judge or magistrates could impose orders on offenders as well as a sentence. These orders are known as ancillary orders and an SCPO is an example. SCPO stands for Serious Crime Prevention Order and it is a civil order to prevent a serious crime.
What support is given to children and young people who are arrested? Task
The age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales is 10 years old. This means that children under 10 can’t be arrested or charged with a crime.
What’s electronic tagging? Task
Some prisoners can be released early. This allows them to live at home and to work during the final weeks of their sentence.
When will a young person be given a custodial sentence? Task
People under 18 get different sentences from adults depending on the crime committed. These include discharges, fines, referral orders, youth rehabilitation orders and custodial sentences.