Young People and the Law
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This section looks at young people and the law. You will learn about:
- Legal rights and responsibilities of young peple
- Going to school
- Working
- Getting married
- Young people and criminal law
- What happens to youth who commit a crime
- Young people and gangs
- Rules about driving
Help for children
Legal rights and responsibilities of young people[edit]
This chart shows when young people gain legal rights in BC.
Right/Responsibility Age Be responsible for crimes 12 Be sentenced for crimes under adult law 14 Go to work 15 Leave school 16 Get married with permission of parent(s) 16 Get married 19 Get a driver’s licence with permission of parent(s) 16 Get a driver’s licence 19 Vote in a federal election 18 Vote in a provincial election 18 Drink alcohol 19 Leave home without permission of parent(s) 19 Buy cigarettes 19
