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Police v M (22 July 1991) YC, Auckland, CRN 1206003230-31, Brown DCJ
Name: Police v M
Unreported
File number: CRN1206003230-31; CRN 0290012246
Date: 22 July 1991
Court: Youth Court
Location: Auckland
Judge: Brown DCJ
Charge: Sexual violation, Crimes Act 1961 s128(5)(A)(1)
CYPF Act: s275
Key Title: Jurisdiction of the Youth Court - s275 offer/election; Victim
Summary: M charged with sexual violation; M allegedly committed offence while babysitting; matter denied; prima facie case found. FGC held, family recommended YC jurisdiction, complainant and police argued matter should go to HC. Section 208(g) concerning the principle that due regard should be given to victims of offending considered. High Court more stressful for complainant but the "catharsis of a trial" may assist in the healing process. M had a long list of previous convictions, further offending since alleged offence.
Decision: Jurisdiction of Youth Court not offered; matter committed to the High Court for trial.
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