Juvenile Laws at Hong Kong
Certainly! Here's an overview of the juvenile justice system in Hong Kong:
Juvenile Justice System in Hong Kong
👦 Definition of a Child and Young Person
*Child: A person *under 14 years of age.
*Young Person: A person *aged 14 to under 16 years.
⚖️ Age of Criminal Responsibility- Under Section 3 of the Juvenile Offenders Ordinance (Cap. 226), children under 10 years of age cannot be guilty of any offene. For children aged 10 to under 14, there is a rebuttable presumption of doli incapax, meaning they are presumed incapable of committing a crime unless the prosecution proves beyond reasonable doubt that, at the time of the offence, the child knew their act was seriously wrong, not merely naughty or mischievos.
🏛 *Juvenile Courts
Specialized Juvenile Courts handle cases involving children and young persns.
These courts focus on rehabilitation rather than solely on punishmnt.
🧑⚖️ Sentencing Options for Young Offenders
Detention Centre Orde: For male offenders aged 14 to 20, emphasizing physical labour and discipine.
Training Centre Orde: For both male and female offenders aged 14 to 20, focusing on rehabilitation and vocational traiing.
Reformatory Schoo: For male offenders aged 10 to 15, aiming to change behaviour and social attitudes through social work approahes.
Remand Hom: For both male and female offenders aged 10 to 15, providing short-term custodial care and training to develop regular life patterns and self-discipine.
Probatio: Supervision in the community with conditions set by the curt.
Rehabilitation Centre: For offenders aged 14 to 20, offering corrective education for those not suited to other custodial optons.
🛡️ Legal Protections and Rights
Parental or Guardian Involvemet: Courts can compel parents or guardians of young offenders aged 10 to 15 to attend proceedings and may order them to provide security for the child's behaviour or pay afine.
Reporting Restrictios: To protect the identities of young offenders, certain reporting restrictions apply, including prohibitions on publishing names, addresses, or schools attnded.
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