The Child Youth & Community Tribunal Karen Brady, Children’s Convenor Guernsey & Alderney
From Scotland to Guernsey
The Bailiwick of Guernsey includes Alderney, Sark, Herm, Jethou, Lihou and Brecqhou
Guernsey facts and figures Population – 62,109 (circa 12,600 under 19 years) Unemployed – 624 (2.4%) Main industry - Finance Average house price – £410,830.00 Reported criminal offences - 1580 School leaving age – 16 years Legal age to drive a Moped (50cc) – 14 years
Background 2001 Review of laws affecting children - extensive consultation 2004 Proposals approved by the States of Deliberation 2008 New laws approved by the States of Deliberation 2009 New laws approved by the Privy Council 2010 New laws came into force (04/01/10)
Key legislation Children (Guernsey and Alderney) Law, 2008 Criminal Justice (Children and Juvenile Court Reform) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2008 The Children (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Guernsey and Alderney) Ordinance, 2009
The Child, Youth and Community Tribunal Basic principles Children’s needs and deeds must be addressed together; Children who offend often have the same needs and background as children in need of care and protection; The local community is best placed to decide what should happen to its children; and The role of the family is vital in addressing needs and deeds
The Child, Youth and Community Tribunal Key distinguishing features • Role of Children’s Convenor • Definition of “child” • Convenor’s Meeting • Secure accommodation/Community Parenting Order • Legal threshold/child walfare checklist • Care requirement • Right of Committee for Health and Social Care to appeal decision • Age of criminal responsibility • Grounds for referral
The Child, Youth and Community Tribunal Statistics 2017 Referrals received by the Children’s Convenor – 288 New children referred to the Children’s Convenor - 124 Notifications received – 28 Offence referrals – 211 Number retained for prosecution – 54 Number of hearings – 243 Number of care requirements made in 2007 – 23 Number of care requirement in force at the end of the year - 65
The Child, Youth and Community Tribunal The first 9 years – observations Nature of referrals Community and professional support Hearing management Legal representation Openness to change
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