Criminal resbonsibility Flashcards

1
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What is the legal age of criminal responsibility?

A

10

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2
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At what age can you be convicted of criminal offence when you are aware that what you are doing is wrong?

A

10-14

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3
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How old is a young offender?

A

17 or under

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4
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What happens when you are under the legal age of responsibility?

A

You cannot be charged with any criminal offence.

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5
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When can a child of 10-14 be convicted?

A

When it can be proven that they were aware that they were doing something seriously wrong.

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6
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When is a child/young person considered to be fully responsible of their own actions in the same way as an adult would?

A

After the age of 14

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How are you classified as a young offender?

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When you are 17 or under and have committed a criminal offence.

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8
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What is the last resort as a punishment for a young offender?

A

Imprisonment

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9
Q

A wide range of sentences are available to the what system for young offenders?

A

Youth Justice System

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