The UK government is reviewing whether the current age of criminal responsibility in England, which is 10, should be raised. Justice Secretary David Lammy has said the government will examine whether existing law “reflects modern understanding of childhood, vulnerability and development.” The move is described as part of a wider policy review following changes under Labour described as “soft justice” measures. While the reports focus on the possibility of increasing the age threshold, they do not specify what age the government would adopt, when any change would take effect, or what legal or operational impacts would follow. The coverage centers on Lammy’s statement that the current framework may need to be re-evaluated in light of contemporary views on child development and vulnerability. The sources indicate that this is at the review and consideration stage rather than a confirmed legislative change, with further details dependent on the outcomes of the government’s assessment.
Government review considers raising England’s age of criminal responsibility from 10
The UK government is reviewing whether the current age of criminal responsibility in England, which is 10, should be raised. Justice Secretary David Lammy has said the government will examine whether...
- England’s age of criminal responsibility is currently 10.
- Justice Secretary David Lammy says the government will review whether the current law should change.
- The review considers whether the law matches modern understanding of childhood, vulnerability, and development.
- Reports link the review to a broader context of recent policy changes described as “soft justice” measures.
- No specific new age or timetable is confirmed in the available reporting.
Justice Secretary David Lammy said the Government will consider whether the current law 'reflects modern understanding of childhood, vulnerability and development'.
3 months agoJustice Secretary David Lammy said the Government will consider whether the current law 'reflects modern understanding of childhood, vulnerability and development'.
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