UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 2891
Age of Criminal Responsibility Bill [HL]
[As Introduced]
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This bill proposes to change the age at which children can be held criminally responsible for their actions in the UK. Currently, children as young as 10 can be prosecuted in court; this bill likely aims to raise that age, treating younger children as needing help and education rather than criminal punishment.
Presented by Lord Dholakia.
PrivateLords1st 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 reading15 Jun 2021
