Questions › Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role
In Scotland, which system deals with young people and children who commit offences?
- AYouth conferencing
- BThe Children's Hearings SystemRight answer
- CThe Court of Session
- DThe Youth Court
Answer: The Children's Hearings System
Scotland uses the Children's Hearings System. Northern Ireland uses youth conferencing, and in England, Wales and Northern Ireland accused people aged 10 to 17 usually go to a Youth Court.
From chapter 5 of the handbook, "The UK government, the law and your role", section "Respecting the law". Practice question 586 of 651, written in our own words.