5 Age Of Criminal Responsibility Flashcards
1
Q
England historically =
A
12 years old
2
Q
England - lowered to 7 in 1700s - courts had to be satisfied child knew?
A
‘Right from wrong’
3
Q
Children and Young Persons Act 1933 =
A
8 years old
4
Q
Children and Young Persons Act 1963 =
A
10 years old
5
Q
Currently =
A
10 years old (lowest in Europe)
6
Q
Current age of 10 = criticised by: Convention on Rights of Child Committee advise:
A
“A minimum age of criminal responsibility below the age of 12 years is considered by the committee not to be internationally acceptable”
