The Convention of the Rights of the Child (CROC) grants any person defined as a child (under the age of 18) a comprehensive set of rights. Australia is in agreement with the United Nations, obligating to implement the rights of the child by taking all necessary legislative, administrative and other measures. The rights of the child set by CROC indicate that Australia is under obligation to: 1. Review its laws and regulations to ensure that they comply with the CROC rights and to repeal or make amendments to any …show more content…
The Young Offenders Act obeys both the judicial responsibilities and the moral entitlements of society's needs. Due to the influence of Doli Incapax, the YOA ensures that Young Offenders are not charged with an adult-grade punishment, as they are under the 'blanket' that they have no moral compass or understanding of right and wrong. The Young Offenders Act provides punitive measures for offenders yet meets the needs for both the victim and the