Justification and Excuse Including Infancy

Question 1

Crimes Act 1961, Section 21 Children under 10

Answer 1

21(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.

Question 2

Crimes Act 1961, Section 22 Children between 10 and 14

Answer 2

22(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.

Question 3

Children and Young Persons charged with murder or manslaughter.

Which type of court deals with them?

Answer 3

Charges are filed in the District Court.

First appearance before the Youth Court.

Trial and sentencing at High Court.