It is more focused on the ability of the child to understand exactly what they are signing. Sometimes, a young child will understand. Other times, they will not. The same is true for an older child. Sometimes an older child, depending on a number of issues, may understand, and others may not. It is a difficult area. You want to be careful. You want to make sure you are being fair to everybody. That is where the children's lawyer can really help out.
Glen Abernethy on Question 196-18(3): Youth Apprehension Policies
In the Legislative Assembly on March 1st, 2018. See this statement in context.
Question 196-18(3): Youth Apprehension Policies
Oral Questions
February 28th, 2018
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