Characteristics of Juvenile Court

A set of flashcards covering the legal characteristics, statutory references, and sentencing rules of juvenile courts based on Nigerian law.

According to section 6 sub 5 of the children and young persons law and section 36 sub 4 of the constitution Republic Of Nigeria, what is the policy regarding public access to juvenile court proceedings?

Proceedings are not open to the public.

What is the restriction on publishing the identity of a child or young person under section 6 sub 6 of the children and young persons law?

The identity shall not be published except where the law permits it.

According to section 12 sub 1 of the children and young persons law, what is the rule regarding the imprisonment of a child?

No child shall be ordered to be imprisoned.

Under section 12 sub 2 of the children and young persons law, when can a young person be imprisoned?

Only when there is no other way to deal with him.

According to section 12 sub 3 of the children and young persons law, what condition must be met if a young person is imprisoned?

He shall not be allowed to mix with adult.

What does section 13 of the children and young persons law state regarding capital punishment for juvenile offenders?

A juvenile offender shall not be sentenced to death and death sentence cannot be pronounced.

Under section 302 sub 12 and section 302 sub 3 of the ACJL in Lagos, where is an offender detained?

The offender shall be detained at the discretion of the governor.

According to section 405 of the ACJA, what happens if an offender is found guilty of a capital offense?

The offender shall be sentenced to life imprisonment.

Which specific words are prohibited in juvenile proceedings according to section 17 of the children and young persons law?

The use of words like conviction and sentence is prohibited.

According to section 417 of the children and young persons law, what must be avoided if a young person is sent to prison?

Interaction with adult offenders.

What is the relevant age for determining if a person can be tried under juvenile court?

The age of commission of offence and not the age of conviction.