Module E
Youth court as a separate system
Gault, Winship, and why a court date is not a module.
Most countries run a separate system for accused children. Goals on paper often include rehabilitation. That does not mean there is no procedure.
In re Gault (1967) required notice, counsel, confrontation, and the privilege against self-incrimination when commitment to a state institution is at stake. In re Winship required proof beyond a reasonable doubt in delinquency cases.
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Check questions
1. Is youth court ‘not a real court’?
2. What did Gault require when commitment is at stake?
3. What proof standard did Winship require in delinquency cases?
4. Should you skip a hearing to finish this module?
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