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The Youth Court

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In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, a young person aged 10 to 17 who is accused of a crime is normally dealt with in a Youth Court. The hearing is held in front of specially trained magistrates or a district judge. Members of the public are not allowed in, and the young person cannot be named in the media.

Memory tip: Youth Court: ages 10 to 17; closed to the public; the young person cannot be named.

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Which court normally deals with an accused person aged 10 to 17 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

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