Question reference: S6W-04458
- Asked by: Rona Mackay, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 15 November 2021
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Current status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Clare Haughey on 18 November 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government when the Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019 will be fully commenced.
Answer
Remaining provisions in the Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019 will be commenced on 17 December 2021. This will fully commence the Act and increase the age of criminal responsibility in Scotland to 12.