Crime Time: The criminal responsibility of children (Doli Incapax)

<p>Welcome back to our first episode for 2021. We are kicking off our first podcast for the year with a new Crime time episode.</p> <p>Cameron is once again joined by Criminal Lawyer, Lauren Hitchen, to discuss a controversial topic. At what age can a child be held criminally responsible for an offence?</p> <p>There is a rebuttle presumption that a child under the age of 14, lacks the capacity to be held criminally responsible. This is known as "Doli Incapax" which is translated from Latin as "incapable of evil".</p> <p>We would love to know your thoughts are on whether the age should be lowered or raised to deal with children who commit a criminal offence.</p> <p>If you have any questions about this podcast or if you have a suggestion on what you would like to hear, please email <a href='mailto:info@adamslawyers.com.au'>info@adamslawyers.com.au</a> or send us a message on Facebook at <a href='https://www.facebook.com/adamsandpartnerslawyers'>https://www.facebook.com/adamsandpartnerslawyers.</a></p>