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:

Age of Child

The stage of life or period in years from birth to any specified stage of childhood.

Manner of Death

Manner of death refers to the way in which death occurs, classified into categories such as natural, accidental, homicide, suicide, or undetermined, based on circumstances and forensic examination.

Life Expectancy

The average period that a person is expected to live, based on statistical predictions which can vary by geographical location, gender, and historical period.

Young-Old

The term young-old refers to people in the earlier phase of old age, typically those aged 65 to 74 years, who are often more active and healthy than those in later stages.