In England, the Doctrine That Allowed the Courts to Hold

question 35

Multiple Choice

In England, the doctrine that allowed the courts to hold protective jurisdiction over all children was called:

• A) judicial waiver.
• B) parens patriae.
• C) parens reus.
• D) status offense.
• E) parens choices .

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