Exploring the Evolution of Criminal Responsibility in Children

The chapter delves into the history and significance of criminal responsibility in children, examining changes in the age of criminal responsibility in the UK, including the abolition of Doli Incapax. It critiques Australia for maintaining a low age of criminal responsibility, contrasting it with international standards and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The discussion also covers the challenges and criticisms surrounding the application of the Presumption of Doli Incapax in the legal system.