Supporting Young People in Police Interviews: Background Paper (pdf)

This community law reform project came out of an approach in 2008 by the Youth Referal and Independent Person Program (YRIPP), the Centre for Multicultural Youth, and the Youth Affairs Council of Victoria. They argued there was a lack of clarity in the law concerning supporting young people in police interviews, especially the role of independent persons brought in when the young person’s parent or guardian is unable to attend.

In July 2009, the Commission released a background paper explaining current law and practice.

Download Supporting Young People in Police Interviews: Background Paper (pdf)