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== A. Who does the act apply to? == | == A. Who does the act apply to? == | ||
=== | === A. Applicable Age === | ||
A “Child” is defined in Section 2(1) of the ''YCJA'' as a person who is, or, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, appears to be less than 12 years old. The ''CC'' states in Section 13 that no person under the age of twelve years will be convicted of an offence. | A “Child” is defined in Section 2(1) of the ''YCJA'' as a person who is, or, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, appears to be less than 12 years old. The ''CC'' states in Section 13 that no person under the age of twelve years will be convicted of an offence. | ||
