ac 1.2 - age of criminal responsibility Flashcards
1
Q
what is criminal responsibility?
A
the age below which a child is considered not to have the capacity to commit a crime as you not understand the consequences of your actions
2
Q
what is the age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales?
A
10 years old
3
Q
what is the age of criminal responsibility in the USA?
A
11 years old, but depends on the state
4
Q
what is the age of responsibility in Luxembourg?
A
18 years old
5
Q
how are children treated in the criminal justice system in the UK?
A
the UK criminal justice system tries to keep children out of it as much as possible due to things like labelling and self-fulfilling prophecies, despite the age of criminal responsibility being 10
