Why we should not rush to raise the age of criminal responsibility in Australia

Terrence Goldsworthy

Why we should not rush to raise the age of criminal responsibility in Australia

Terrence Goldsworthy

Faculty of Society & Design

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The “raise the age” campaign seeks to raise the age of criminal responsibility in Australia so that a person under the age of 14 years isn’t criminally responsible for any act or omission they commit.

Such a move has been mirrored by proposed legislative bills in various states.

But is raising the age of criminal responsibility justified, and what are the implications if we do?

Original language	English
Journal	The Conversation
Publication status	Published - 1 Sept 2022

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Why we should not rush to raise the age of criminal responsibility in Australia

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