Should the age of criminal responsibility be changed?

In this lesson, we will explore the concepts of right and wrong and we will think about how they apply to criminal action. We will go on to compare the minimum age of criminal responsibility across different countries and discuss the effects of being held responsible for a crime as a child.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What is "Royal Assent"?

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

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

Sing Agree Vote Dance Read

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

Research Get media coverage Protest Create a petition

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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 Survey Committee Essay

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

Friction Transmission Submission Petition

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

Scientist Journalist Ophthalmologist Ornithologist

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

Entrance Porch Lobby Landing Hallway

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

Argument Debate Order Row

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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 Tony WPC Amika PC Dave

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

15 months 3 years 3 months 1 year

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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

Q1.What is "Royal Assent"?

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

1/10

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

Sing Agree Vote Dance Read

2/10

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

Research Get media coverage Protest Create a petition

3/10

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

Ask a friend Survey Committee Essay

4/10

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

Friction Transmission Submission Petition

5/10

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

Scientist Journalist Ophthalmologist Ornithologist

6/10

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

Entrance Porch Lobby Landing Hallway

7/10

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

Argument Debate Order Row

8/10

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

WPC Malala PC Tony WPC Amika PC Dave

9/10

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

15 months 3 years 3 months 1 year

10/10

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Should the age of criminal responsibility be changed?

Test out your knowledge!

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

Gopher Guinea pig Ground hog Meerkat

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

Kindness Criminal Violence Grumpiness

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Q3.Which of these is NOT a crime?

Shop lifting Theft Not using a pedestrian crossing Carrying a knife

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Q4.When does a Bill become a law?

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

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

14 10 12 16 18

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

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

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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?

2012 1998 1963 1891

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

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

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Quiz:

Should the age of criminal responsibility be changed?

Test out your knowledge!

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

Gopher Guinea pig Ground hog Meerkat

1/8

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

Kindness Criminal Violence Grumpiness

2/8

Q3.Which of these is NOT a crime?

Shop lifting Theft Not using a pedestrian crossing Carrying a knife

3/8

Q4.When does a Bill become a law?

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

4/8

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

14 10 12 16 18

5/8

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

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

6/8

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?

2012 1998 1963 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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Should the age of criminal responsibility be changed?

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