Northern Territory Consolidated Acts

YOUTH JUSTICE ACT 2005 - SECT 3

The following are objects of this Act:

        (a)     to specify the general principles of justice in respect of youth;

        (b)     to provide for the administration of justice in respect of youth;

        (c)     to provide how a youth who has committed, or is alleged to have committed, an offence is to be dealt with;

        (d)     to ensure that a youth who has committed an offence is made aware of his or her obligations (and rights) under the law and of the consequences of contravening the law;

        (e)     to ensure that a youth who has committed an offence is given appropriate treatment, punishment and rehabilitation;

        (f)     to continue in existence the Juvenile Court, established by the repealed Act, as the Youth Justice Court;

        (g)     to establish the Youth Justice Advisory Committee.