Should the age of criminal responsibility be changed?

In this lesson we will explore the understanding of right and wrong and how this can be linked to crime. We will go on to compare the ages of criminal responsibility across different countries and discuss the effects of being held responsible for a crime as a child.

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Q1.What is "Royal Assent"?

Disapproval of the Queen. Agreement of the Queen to a pass a new law. A type of jelly used in beauty products. To become a new Monarch.

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Q2.When a decision about a bill needs to be made in the Houses of Parliament, the MPs…

Agree Read Vote Sing Dance

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Q3.In today's lesson what was the first stage of the campaign which led to Finn's Law?

Create a petition Protest Get media coverage Research

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Q4.What is a good way to research what a large number of people think about an issue?

Ask a friend Committee Essay Survey

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Q5.What is the name of a powerful way to show public support through signatures?

Submission Petition Transmission Friction

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Q6.Who is the best person to contact to get a newspaper story published?

Ophthalmologist Journalist Ornithologist Scientist

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Q7.What is the word for contacting your MP and trying to persuade them to do something?

Landing Hallway Lobby Porch Entrance

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Q8.What is the method of discussion used to discuss a proposed law in parliament?

Row Order Debate Argument

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Q9.What is the name of the police dog handler that started the campaign that led to Finn's law?

WPC Malala PC Dave WPC Amika PC Tony

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Q10.How long did it take for Finn's campaign to change the law?

3 years 15 months 1 year 3 months

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Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

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Q1.What is "Royal Assent"?

Disapproval of the Queen. Agreement of the Queen to a pass a new law. A type of jelly used in beauty products. To become a new Monarch.

1/10

Q2.When a decision about a bill needs to be made in the Houses of Parliament, the MPs…

Agree Read Vote Sing Dance

2/10

Q3.In today's lesson what was the first stage of the campaign which led to Finn's Law?

Create a petition Protest Get media coverage Research

3/10

Q4.What is a good way to research what a large number of people think about an issue?

Ask a friend Committee Essay Survey

4/10

Q5.What is the name of a powerful way to show public support through signatures?

Submission Petition Transmission Friction

5/10

Q6.Who is the best person to contact to get a newspaper story published?

Ophthalmologist Journalist Ornithologist Scientist

6/10

Q7.What is the word for contacting your MP and trying to persuade them to do something?

Landing Hallway Lobby Porch Entrance

7/10

Q8.What is the method of discussion used to discuss a proposed law in parliament?

Row Order Debate Argument

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Q9.What is the name of the police dog handler that started the campaign that led to Finn's law?

WPC Malala PC Dave WPC Amika PC Tony

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Q10.How long did it take for Finn's campaign to change the law?

3 years 15 months 1 year 3 months

10/10

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Should the age of criminal responsibility be changed?

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Q1.What sort of animal did we watch living in their cooperative community?

Meerkat Ground hog Gopher Guinea pig

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Q2.What type of behaviour is most beneficial to a community?

Criminal Kindness Violence Grumpiness

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Q3.Which of these is NOT a crime?

Carrying a knife Shop lifting Theft Not using a pedestrian crossing

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Q4.When does a Bill become a law?

When it goes to Court. When your parent says it does. When there is an election. When it has the backing of the Government who pass it through the Houses of Parliament.

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Q5.What is the age of criminal responsibility in England?

12 14 10 16 18

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Q6.Which of these is not a purpose of law?

To keep us safe. To limit the power of those in charge. To ruin our fun. To make sure our human rights are protected.

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Q7.Which year did they take away the protection of 10-14 year olds and set 10 years old as the age of criminal responsibility?

1963 2012 1998 1891

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Q8.Which of these IS an argument to keep the age of criminal responsibility at 10?

Children under 10 do know right from wrong - they know what they are doing and should be punished if they commit a crime. A child doesn't understand the court processes, so cannot have a fair trial. Children under 10 are too young to know what they are doing. Treating a child who does bad things with nurture and care is better than making them a criminal at age 10.

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Should the age of criminal responsibility be changed?

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Q1.What sort of animal did we watch living in their cooperative community?

Meerkat Ground hog Gopher Guinea pig

1/8

Q2.What type of behaviour is most beneficial to a community?

Criminal Kindness Violence Grumpiness

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Q3.Which of these is NOT a crime?

Carrying a knife Shop lifting Theft Not using a pedestrian crossing

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Q4.When does a Bill become a law?

When it goes to Court. When your parent says it does. When there is an election. When it has the backing of the Government who pass it through the Houses of Parliament.

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Q5.What is the age of criminal responsibility in England?

12 14 10 16 18

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Q6.Which of these is not a purpose of law?

To keep us safe. To limit the power of those in charge. To ruin our fun. To make sure our human rights are protected.

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Q7.Which year did they take away the protection of 10-14 year olds and set 10 years old as the age of criminal responsibility?

1963 2012 1998 1891

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Q8.Which of these IS an argument to keep the age of criminal responsibility at 10?

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