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Young people & crime

Learn your rights as a young person in dealing with the police and the criminal justice system.

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Young people and criminal law

Young people and criminal law

Learn the rights a young person has in dealing with the police or if they’re charged with a crime. Also, some key options for young people in getting legal help.

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Youth justice court trials

Youth justice court trials

If you are a young person facing a criminal trial, learn your rights and what to expect, from alternatives to trial to possible sentences if a judge finds you guilty.

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