Questions › Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, accused people of which ages usually have their case heard in a Youth Court?
- A8 to 16
- B10 to 17Right answer
- C12 to 18
- D14 to 21
Answer: 10 to 17
Accused people aged 10 to 17 usually have their case decided by a District Judge or by up to three magistrates with special training. The gravest cases go to the Crown Court.
From chapter 5 of the handbook, "The UK government, the law and your role", section "Respecting the law". Practice question 584 of 651, written in our own words.