United KingdomGovernment and law 48 · Government, law and your role

Which part of the UK uses a Children's Hearings System to deal with most children and young people who have committed offences?

  1. aWales
  2. bNorthern Ireland
  3. cEngland
  4. dScotlandCorrect answer

Why?

Scotland deals with most young offenders through its Children's Hearings System, which focuses on the child's needs. England and Wales use youth courts, and Northern Ireland also uses youth conferencing.

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