5. Justification and Excuse Including Infancy - Legislation Flashcards
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what is the defence for children outlined in section 21?
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21 Children under 10
(1) No person shall be convicted of an offence by reason of any act done or omitted by him when under the age of 10 years.
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what is the defence for children outlined in section 22?
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22 Children between 10 and 14
(1) No person shall be convicted of an offence by reason of any act done or omitted by him when of the age of 10 but under the age of 14 years, unless he knew either that the act or omission was wrong or that it was contrary to law.
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