The two young killers of James Bulger
Explain how scientific, social constructionist and applied approaches to the study of childhood can each help understand the reactions to the two young killers of James Bulger In the UK, criminal responsibility is held at ten years old; children of this age are therefore regarded responsible for their actions. Some dispute this which leads to reforms in policy and laws. Some argue for a decrease in this age as they believe younger children can fundamentally understand right from wrong; however criminal responsibility is higher in other countries such as Norway therefore children under that age are held unaccountable for their unlawfulness.