Child Matters
Legal Terms
Defenses
Sexual Offenses
Legislative Acts
100
Under section 44 (b) of the Child Care and Protection Act, the court may at its’ discretion direct that no ___________________ of a child be published in favour of protecting the identity of the child.
picture
100
“Justice should not only be done but it should manifestly and undoubtedly be seen to be done” is referred to as?
the open court rule
100
This defence seeks to protect defamatory statements in certain fora such as the court or parliament no matter how malicious the speaker.
absolute privilege
100
In Jamaica what is the definition of rape?
Sexual intercourse between a man and woman without the woman’s consent.
100
The Child Care and Protection Act in Jamaica replaced this Act: ______________________
Juveniles Act
200
According to section 45 of the Child Care and Protection Act, reports of proceedings in the Children’s Court are prevented from revealing these bits of information about any child involved in the proceedings: ____________________________
name, address, school or any particulars that can lead to the identification of any child involved.
200
_______________________ is of Latin origin, meaning ‘behind closed doors’.
In Camera
200
This defence has been developed to protect honest public and private communication that are seen to be in the public interest. For example, statements made where there is a moral, legal and social duty to make them; fair and accurate parliamentary report; fair and accurate court reports.
qualified privilege
200
The definition of rape is the same across Caribbean territories except this one.
Bahamas
200
The Child Care and Protection Act in Jamaica came into effect in this year: ______________________
2004
300
Regarding a court proceeding, in what capacity is a child who is involved, protected by section 45 of the Child Care and Protection Act? _________________________
The child is protected whether he is a defendant, plaintiff, or witness
300
This popular legal term is of Latin origin, and literally translates to ‘Under judicial consideration'.
sub judice
300
Truth is an absolute defence in ____________ libel but it is not in ____________ libel.
Truth is an absolute defence in civil libel but it is not in criminal libel.
300
Regarding a sexual offence case, section 28 of the Sexual Offences Act (Jamaica) prevents the publication of any material that may lead to the identity of which party/ (parties) from being revealed?
Complainant
300
Generally in Caribbean jurisdictions contempt is a _________________________ offence.
common law
400
A breach of sections 44 and 45 of the Child Care and Protection Act can land one a fine of up to 1 million dollars or a prison term of?
up to 12 months
400
Under this legal convention, once a matter ends up before the courts, public comments that directly or indirectly create a risk of bias or prejudice are forbidden.
sub judice rule
400
An improper interference with the administration of justice is known as?
contempt of court
400
Sexual Offences including rape are treated similarly to matters relating to children, in that they are held in camera according to this Act: ______________________________
Criminal Justice Administration Act
400
In Jamaica a person at this age and above, is no longer considered a child: _______________
18 years
500
According to the restrictions set forth in the Child Care and Protection Act, restate this excerpt for appropriate media presentation: “A 15-year-old boy whose name cannot be revealed for legal reasons, appeared in the youth court charged with assaulting Annie Lush, a 32-year-old teacher at his school, Saint Eminem’s as well as a fellow pupil, Matthew Meek. The boy, whose mother is a social worker, admitted the offences.”
“A 15-year-old boy whose name cannot be revealed for legal reasons, appeared in the youth court charged with assaulting a 32-year-old teacher at his school, as well as a fellow pupil. The boy, whose mother is a social worker, admitted the offences.”
500
According to section 84 of the Standing Orders of the House, anyone except a member or officer of the House is known as?
a stranger
500
Words or acts that interfere with parliamentary privilege, or cast aspersions on the dignity of either House, constitute what is known as?
contempt of parliament
500
In a sexual offence case, at what point during the proceedings does section 28 of the Sexual Offences Act (Jamaica) prevent the publication of any material that may lead to the identity of a particular party/ (parties) from being revealed?
once an allegation of rape or other sexual offence has been made
500
Rape is this kind of offence: _____________________________
Common Law
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