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The Children's Legal Centre The Children's Legal Centre is a unique, UK independent national charity concerned with law and policy affecting children and young people. |
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Connexions Direct Your rights and
Responsibilities You might not be seen as an adult in the eyes of the law until the age of 18, but as you get older you are legally allowed to do certain things. That can also mean you are legally responsible for your actions, so it's important to know what's what. |
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Citizens advice guide Civil Rights in
England This information covers the general rights of children and young people. You can also find information about the rights of children and young people elsewhere in Adviceguide. |
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Citizens advice guide to the legal system in
England If you are over the age of ten you can be fingerprinted, photographed and searched while you are in police custody. If you are 16 or over and have been involved in anti- social behaviour, you may be issued with a penalty notice. This is a notice for an on the spot fine. Community support officers can also take action against young people if they are behaving in an anti-social way. |
