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Schedules of Amendments

Schedule 1

Children and Young People Amendment Bill 2005 (No. 2)

Amendments moved by Dr Foskey

1

Clause 4

Proposed new section 11 (2), note

Page 3, line 5—

omit

(see s 68 (aa))

substitute

(see s 68 (2) (a))

2

Clause 10

Page 4, line 20—

omit clause 10, substitute

10 Section 68 

omit everything before paragraph (c), substitute

68 Principles 

(1) If a decision is to be made under this part in relation to a young person or young offender, the decision-maker must give paramount consideration to the principle that the young person or young offender should be dealt with in a way that—

(a) acknowledges the needs of the young person or young offender; and

(b) will provide the young person or young offender with an opportunity to develop in socially responsible ways.

(2) If a decision is to be made under this part in relation to a young person or young offender, the decision-maker must also make the decision in accordance with the following principles:

(a) regard must be had to the best interests of the young person or young offender;

(b) if a young person does anything that is contrary to law, the young person should be encouraged to accept responsibility for the behaviour and be held accountable;

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