UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)
A term from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP), reproduced under the Open Government Licence with a link back to the authoritative source.
Definition
Defines a child as a human being below the age of 18, unless the relevant laws recognise an earlier age of majority.
This definition is drawn from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice. For the full operational guidance and current wording, read it at source.
Related terms
Appropriate Adult
An adult designated to support a child or young person in police custody.
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) Code C
Regulations that provide guidelines on the detention and questioning of arrested persons.
Youth Offending Teams (YOTs)
Comprise representatives from various agencies aimed at addressing the needs of young offenders.
Definition reproduced from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See the source link above for the authoritative, current wording.