Clause 53 - Aims of youth justice system
Justice (Northern Ireland) Bill
4:45 pm
Mr Lembit Öpik (Montgomeryshire, Liberal Democrat)
I beg to move amendment No. 278, in page 30, line 31, leave out subsection (1) and insert—
'( ) The principal aim of the youth justice system in Northern Ireland is to prevent offending by children and to promote the child's reintegration and the child assuming a constructive role in society.
( ) Every child in contact with the law shall be treated in a manner consistent with the promotion of the child's sense of dignity and worth, reinforcing the child's respect for the human rights and fundamental freedoms of others.'.