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Speaking in the House of Lords on 18 March 2026

Debate

Crime and Policing Bill

Contribution

441: After Clause 213, insert the following Clause— “Age of criminal responsibilityIn section 50 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (age of criminal responsibility), for “ten” substitute “12”.”Member’s explanatory statement This new clause would raise the age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales from ten to 12 years so that no child under that age could be tried for or convicted of a criminal offence.
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