Which of the Following Statements Is Not a Criticism of the Young

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not a criticism of the Young Offenders Act?

• A)Youths were sometimes denied rights such as right to counsel and right to appeal.
• B)Violent offences carried relatively "light" sentences.
• C)Disagreements existed concerning raising the minimum age from 7 to 12 years.
• D)Discrepancies existed with factors leading to youth transfer to adult court.
• E)All of the above are criticisms of the Young Offenders Act.

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Definitions:

Erythrocytes

Red blood cells that transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues and facilitate carbon dioxide transport back to the lungs.

Carbonic Acid

A weak acid formed in solution when carbon dioxide dissolves in water, playing a critical role in the bloodstream's transport of carbon dioxide.

Plasma

The liquid component of blood in which the blood cells are suspended, consisting of water, salts, proteins, and various other substances.

Bicarbonate Ions

An alkaline ion that plays a crucial role in the body's pH balance and carbon dioxide transport in the blood.