Children, Young People, and the Law (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What age range defines 'children' in general legal terms?
What age range defines 'children' in general legal terms?
15 years and younger
In NSW, what age range defines 'young people'?
In NSW, what age range defines 'young people'?
16-18 years
What was the infant mortality rate for poor children in their first year during the 19th century?
What was the infant mortality rate for poor children in their first year during the 19th century?
50 per cent
What does the Latin term 'doli incapax' mean?
What does the Latin term 'doli incapax' mean?
Incapable of wrong
Under doli incapax, at what age can a child not be held legally responsible for their actions?
Under doli incapax, at what age can a child not be held legally responsible for their actions?
Under 10 years
How many countries have ratified CROC?
How many countries have ratified CROC?
More than 193
What is the fundamental principle of CROC?
What is the fundamental principle of CROC?
Best interests of the child
What three principles define Australian public education established in the late 19th century?
What three principles define Australian public education established in the late 19th century?
Free, compulsory and secular
What standard did Gillick competence establish for children under 16 giving medical consent?
What standard did Gillick competence establish for children under 16 giving medical consent?
Sufficient understanding of proposal
What age range did the 1870 Elementary Education Act cover for compulsory education?
What age range did the 1870 Elementary Education Act cover for compulsory education?
5-13 years