The debate started in 1832, when Sir Archibald Alison, the noted social critic and sheriff of Lanarkshire, explained why children older than seven should be held responsible for crime.
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So when should a child be prosecuted?
Analysis: The debate started in 1832, when Sir Archibald Alison, the noted social critic and sheriff of Lanarkshire, explained why children older than seven should be held responsible for crime.
