Explain the English Children Act, include the three main principles. Explain your view of this Act

What will be an ideal response?


• In 1908, England passed legislation that established for the first time that young-offenders were to be treated separately from adult offenders; the law was known as the Children Act.
• Like the United States, England adheres to the parens patriae treatment philosophy, which recognizes that youth are in need of special consideration and assistance.
• The Children Act was founded on three main principles:
• Juvenile offenders should be kept separate from adult criminals and should-receive treatment differentiated to suit their special needs.
• Parents should be made more responsible for the wrongdoing of their children.
• The imprisonment of juveniles should be abolished.
• Student views will vary.

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