Doli (in) capax in United Kingdom

Doli (in)capax in Legal Latin

Meaning of the latin term “Doli (in)capax” from the University of Kent: (In) capable of wrong’ – A child under the age of 10 is deemed incapable of committing any crime. Above

the age of 10 children are doli capax and are treated as adults, although they will usually be tried in special

youth courts (with the exception of homicide and certain other grave offences) and subject to special

punishments.

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• Legal Latin Maxims
• Legal Latin Quotes
• Legal Latin Dictionary