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CMY2604 ASSIGNMENT 1 FOR 1ST SEM 2025

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Scenario: Bongani, a 12-year-old boy, was arrested for stealing food from a local supermarket. He lives with his unemployed mother and two younger siblings in a poverty- stricken area. Bongani’s father is in prison, and his mother struggles to provide for the family. During the preliminary inquiry, it becomes clear that Bongani stole the food because his family was hungry. The prosecutor considers diverting Bongani from the criminal justice system. Question 1 Indicate how the objectives of the Child Justice Act 75 of 2008 are applicable to the above scenario. (10 marks) Question 2 CMY2603/102/1/2025 4 Elaborate on the advantages that diversion may have for Bongani,and explain the implications of his age and criminal capacity for diversion. (15 marks) NOTE: The total marks are inclusive of an introduction, definition, conclusion, in-text references, a reference list, and technical care. For more information, see the requirements below

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MODULE NAME– CMY2604 (DEALING WITH
YOUNG OFFENDERS)
ASSESSMENT NUMBER: 1
STUDENT NAME: {YOUR NAME}
STUDENT NUMBER: {YOUR STUDENT NUMBER}
SEMESTER: 1 (2025)




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1. Introduction
2. Question 1: Objectives of the Child Justice Act 75 of 2008 in Relation to the Scenario
o 2.1 Overview of the Child Justice Act
o 2.2 Application of the Act to Bongani’s Case
3. Question 2: Advantages of Diversion and Legal Implications of Age and Criminal
Capacity
o 3.1 Definition of Diversion
o 3.2 Advantages of Diversion for Bongani
o 3.3 Legal Implications of Bongani’s Age and Criminal Capacity
4. Conclusion
5. References

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