Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (c. 12)

Part III U.K. Protection of Children and Young Persons in relation to Criminal and Summary Proceedings

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Pt. III amended by Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 (c. 42), s. 2(1), Sch. 1 and (1.4.1981) by Child Care Act 1980 (c. 5), ss. 78(1)(2)(b), 79(1)(4)(5)(b). (Child Care Act 1980 (c.5) repealed (14.10.1991) with saving by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20), s. 108(6)(7), Sch. 14 paras. 21, 27(4), Sch. 15; S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)

Juvenile Offenders E+W+S

50 Age of criminal responsibility. E+W

It shall be conclusively presumed that no child under the age of [F1 ten] years can be guilty of any offence.

Textual Amendments

F1 Word substituted by Children and Young Persons Act 1963 (c. 37), s. 16(1)