, CMY2604 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2
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Lawrence is 9 years old and lives with his single mother and
three (3) younger siblings in a shack in an informal settlement.
His mother is working long hours trying to provide for her
family, resulting in Lawrence and his siblings often being
unsupervised. One afternoon after school, Lawrence is caught
stealing bread and sweets at a shop. He claims that he was
hungry and that he also wanted to give his siblings something to
eat. The shop owner phones the police and Lawrence’s mother is
notified. Question 1 Lawrence’s mother is very worried that her
son will have a criminal record. Explain to her how Lawrence
will be handled by the police official and the probation officer.
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In the scenario provided, Lawrence is a 9-year-old child caught
stealing, which is considered a criminal offense. However, the
way the legal system handles children, particularly those under
the age of 10, is different from how it handles adults or older
juveniles.
Explanation to Lawrence’s Mother
1. Age of Criminal Capacity:
o In South African law, as per the Child Justice Act 75
of 2008, a child under the age of 10 years is
considered to lack criminal capacity. This means that
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