intro

• what is the age of criminal responsibility?

  10
• what ages are classed as young offenders?

  10-17
• what are U10s deemed as?

  doli incapax
• what is doli incapax?

  incapable of crime
• where are young offenders tried?

  youth court
• where are they tried if case is very serious?

  crown
• what do sentences depend on?

  age
• what do sentences focus on?

  rehabilitation & reformation
• what does the court have to focus on when deciding a sentence?

  -preventing reoffending

  -welfare of offender

  -aim of sentencing
• what act outlines the aims of sentencing for young offenders?

  S58 sentencing act 2020
• what are the aims of sentencing under this act?

  -reform & rehabilitation

  -reparation

  -punishment

  -public protection
• what are the 4 main types of sentencing for youth?

  -custodial

  -community

  -fines

  -discharge