Age of criminal responsibility
The age of criminal responsibility in Scotland was raised from 8 to 12 years old in November 2019. This means children under the age of 12 cannot be arrested for, charged with, or convicted of a criminal offence.
The age of criminal responsibility in Scotland was raised from 8 to 12 years old in November 2019. This means children under the age of 12 cannot be arrested for, charged with, or convicted of a criminal offence.