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Practice questionLife in the UK Test
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, youth courts hear cases against young people of which ages?
Correct answer
10 to 17
Why
Youth courts hear cases against people aged 10 to 17, in front of up to three specially trained magistrates or a District Judge. Scotland has a different system, called the Children's Hearings System.
Answer choices
- A10 to 17
- B5 to 12
- C14 to 21
- D16 to 25