# Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, Section 41: Age of criminal responsibility


A child under the age of 12 years cannot commit an offence.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/46/section/41 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-scotland-act-1995/section-41
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