THE JUVENILE DELIQUENTS ACT, 1929

Abstract

Given revision of the Criminal Code, the author believes it necessary to consider revisiting the Juvenile Delinquents Act, which has remained virtually unchanged since 1929. This article outlines several aspects of the Act in order to expose potential weaknesses. These include its general scope, the definition of “child”, the hearing before the Juvenile court judge, punishments and penalties, offences contributing to juvenile delinquency and appeals