Cirminal Law And Young People

Question 1

Who does criminal law apply to

Answer 1

Everyone but young people should be treated different because may have no men’s rea

Question 2

Juvenile delinquents act (1908)

Answer 2

Treated young offenders as misguided and aimed to rehabilitate them through training schools

Question 3

Youth offenders act

Answer 3

Recognized youth aged 12–18 as accountable, but gave lighter penalties than adults and focused on rehabilitation.

Question 4

Incapacity of children

Answer 4

Means children under 12 are not responsible for crimes because they don’t know consequences. Instead it’s dealt with parents and police may remove kid from home.

Question 5

Legal rights of youth people

Answer 5

Protects young people who may not know rights through fear. Right to lawyer, adult when questioning. Same rights for arrest.

Question 6

Identities

Answer 6

Youths identity doesn’t need to be published in court document or media.

Question 7

Youth criminal justice system

Answer 7

For non-violent crimes, police can warn the youth, involve parents, or use community programs. These require the youth’s agreement, responsibility, and evidence.