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1. www.gov.uk › types-of-prison-sentence › sentencesTypes of prison sentence - GOV.UK

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   If you’re found guilty of murder, a court must give you a life sentence. A court could give a life sentence for other serious offences like rape or armed robbery.

2. www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk › sentencing-and-theTypes of sentences for children and young people – Sentencing

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   Sentences can be spent in secure children’s homes, secure training centres and young offender institutions. If a child or young person between 12 and 17 years old is sentenced in the youth court, they could be given a Detention and Training Order. This can last between four months and two years.

3. www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk › wp-content › uploadsMurder sentencing leaflet

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   As murder is such a serious crime, the approach to sentencing for this offence is set out in law. The judge must impose a life sentence and follow guidance on the minimum amount of time the offender must be in prison before being considered for release (this is sometimes referred to as the tariff).

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5. www.cps.gov.uk › legal-guidance › children-suspectsChildren as suspects and defendants | The Crown Prosecution ...

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   Jul 13, 2023 · The primary focus of this approach is prevention, diversion, and a clear commitment to developing interventions to avoid unnecessary prosecutions and criminalisation of children. A child below the...

6. www.gov.uk › age-of-criminal-responsibilityAge of criminal responsibility - GOV.UK

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   The age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales is 10 years old. The rules are different in Scotland. This means that children under 10 can’t be arrested or charged with a crime.

   • Children between 10 and 17 can be arrested and taken to court if they commit a crime. They are treated differently from adults and are: dealt with...
   • Young people aged 18 are treated as an adult by the law. If they’re sent to prison, they’ll be sent to a place that holds 18 to 25-year-olds, not a...

7. www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk › overarching-guidesSentencing Children and Young People

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   Jun 1, 2017 · Mandatory life sentences for murder. 5.22 Murder is the most serious criminal offence and the sentence prescribed is different from all other sentences. By law, the sentence for murder is detention for life and the child or young person will remain subject to the sentence for the rest of their life.

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   When should children and young people be sent to court?

   • Children and young people should only be sent for trial or committed for sentence to the Crown Court when charged with or found guilty of an offence of such gravity that a custodial sentence substantially exceeding two years is a realistic possibility.

   Sentencing Children and Young People

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   Can a 10 year old be a criminal offence?

   • A child below the age of 10 years cannot be guilty of a criminal offence: section 50 Children and Young Persons Act 1933. A child aged 10-17 inclusive may however find themselves involved with the criminal justice system.

   Children as suspects and defendants - The Crown Prosecution Service

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   What happens if you get a life sentence for murder?

   • If you’re found guilty of murder, a court must give you a life sentence. A court could give a life sentence for other serious offences like rape or armed robbery. The court decides how long you must serve in custody before you can be considered for parole. If you’re released, you’ll be put on licence for the rest of your life.

   Types of prison sentence - GOV.UK

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   What is the minimum sentence if a child is under 18?

   • Schedule 21 of the Sentencing Code states that the starting point for determining the minimum sentence where the offender is under 18 years of age is 12 years as opposed to 15 years for those over the age of 18. In 2022, around 12,000 children and young people were sentenced for a criminal offence.

   Types of sentences for children and young people – Sentencing

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   When should a case involving children be heard in a youth court?

   • When diversion is inappropriate and an offence has been charged, in accordance with Section 46 (1) Children and Young Persons Act 1933, unless there is a statutory requirement or compelling reason, cases involving children should be heard in the youth court.

   Children as suspects and defendants - The Crown Prosecution Service

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   Are children attempting to desist from crime?

   • Children and young people may be unlikely to desist from committing crime in a clear cut manner but there may be changes in patterns of criminal behaviour (e.g. committing fewer and/or less serious offences or there being longer lengths of time between offences) that indicate that the child or young person is attempting to desist from crime.

   Sentencing Children and Young People

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9. www.commonsensemedia.org › tv-reviews › a-good-girlsA Good Girl's Guide to Murder - Common Sense Media

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   Aug 1, 2024 · I give this show an age rating of 14+, and maybe some mature 13 year olds could watch it. The show is for the most part okay for tweens, but there is some content that appears that bumps the rating from a 12+ to a 14+.