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3 Objects The following are objects of this Act: (a) to specify the general principles of justice in respect of youth; (b) to provide for the administration of justice in respect of youth; (c) to provide how a youth who has committed, or is alleged to have committed, an offence is to be dealt with; (d) to ensure that a youth who has committed an offence is made aware of his or her obligations (and rights) under the law and of the consequences of contravening the law; (e) to ensure that a youth who has committed an offence is given appropriate treatment, punishment and rehabilitation; (f) to continue in existence the Juvenile Court, established by the repealed Act, as the Youth Justice Court.

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