Offences
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Write one example of an offence of each kind.
Disciplinary – lateness; civil – breaking a contract; administrative – traffic rule; crime – theft.
2
Give an example of intent and one of negligence.
Intent – knowingly breaking a window; negligence – carelessly kicking a ball next to windows and breaking one.
3
Why do children not answer as adults do? Write briefly.
Because the law sets an age of liability and applies milder measures to children.
4
Write the importance of the presumption of innocence.
It protects an innocent person from unfounded punishment.
5
Write one example of breaking school rules and explain whether it counts as an offence under the law.
For example, skipping a lesson without reason breaks school rules; it is not an offence under the law – the school takes educational measures and talks to the parents.