Abstract
In this article, the author considers doli incapax. This obscure doctrine of ancient origin provides a presumption that children over the age of criminal responsibility but under a certain age are presumed incapable for committing a criminal offence. The author examines the consequences of this legislative amendment in New Zealand child offender laws, along with its application and relevance in contemporary New Zealand criminal law.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | New Zealand Law Journal, 245, 2011 |
| Publication status | Published - 19 May 2020 |
Keywords
- Criminal Law
- New Zealand
- Child Offender Laws
- doli incapax