This page features articles and speeches relating to the Youth Court by current and former Principal Youth Court Judges and Chief District Court Judges.
A speech delivered by Judge John Walker, Principal Youth Court Judge, 2016–2022, to the Blue Light International Conference.
Queenstown, New Zealand, 18 October 2019
Auckland, New Zealand, 22–24 July 2019
Adelaide, Australia, 7 November 2018
A paper delivered by Judge John Walker, Principal Youth Court Judge, 2016–2022, to the Justice for Young People Conference.
Melbourne, Australia, Thursday 11 October 2018
A paper delivered by Judge John Walker, Principal Youth Court Judge, 2016–2022, to the Children’s Court of Victoria Conference.
Te Kōti Rangatahi ki Whangārei, Terenga Paraoa Marae, 24 February 2018
Speech by Judge John Walker, Te Kaiwhakawā Matua o te Koti Taiohi (Principal Youth Court Judge), 2016–2022, on the occasion of the launch of the Northland region's first Rangatahi Court at Whangārei's Terenga Paraoa Marae.
"Te Kōti Rangatahi provide this sense of identity and belonging, knowing where one fits in the world."
In this article, Judge John Walker, Principal Youth Court Judge, 2016–2022, examines the special contribution of Rangatahi Courts to youth justice and their further potential.
First published: Issue 3, 16 February 2018, Auckland District Law Society publication LawNews at (2018) 3 LawNews 1
Darwin, Australia, 27 September 2017
Address delivered by Judge John Walker, Te Kaiwhakawā Matua o te Koti Taiohi (Principal Youth Court Judge), 2016–2022, to the Northern Territory Council of Social Services Conference.
"At one time they are vulnerable children in need of care and protection and then their offending behaviour, emerging out of the very same vulnerability, changes the game. Suddenly, it is all their fault. The long term protection of communities from offending behaviour, the reclaiming of young lives, requires ongoing recognition of what lies beneath the behaviour, and effectively addressing it. Youth Courts have a vital role in leading this response."
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