Crimes Act 1914
Part IA
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General
SECTION 4N
Children over 10 but under 14
(1)
A child aged 10 years or more but under 14 years old can only be liable for an offence against a law of the Commonwealth if the child knows that his or her conduct is wrong.
(2)
The question whether a child knows that his or her conduct is wrong is one of fact. The burden of proving this is on the prosecution.
A child aged 10 years or more but under 14 years old can only be liable for an offence against a law of the Commonwealth if the child knows that his or her conduct is wrong.
(2)
The question whether a child knows that his or her conduct is wrong is one of fact. The burden of proving this is on the prosecution.
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