UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 1597
Age of Criminal Responsibility Bill [HL]
[As Introduced]
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This bill would raise the age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales (currently 10 years old). It aims to treat younger children as needing support and education rather than criminal punishment, bringing the UK in line with many other countries that have higher age limits.
Presented by Lord Dholakia.
PrivateLords2nd reading
Official Ballot · Open Govt
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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
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Bill passage
Lords
- 1st reading2 Jun 2015
- 2nd reading29 Jan 2016