School-aged children and other juveniles can indeed be charged, prosecuted, and convicted for criminal activities. During his “Issues in the News” commentary on Tuesday night, Attorney General Anil Nandlall addressed growing concerns regarding the rise of illegal and violent conduct among students in schools. He firmly rejected misconceptions surrounding the legal status of juveniles, asserting that they can be investigated by the police and placed before the courts. Nandlall said reports have emerged suggesting a misunderstanding of the Juvenile Justice Act, where some people believe that juveniles are immune to criminal charges. Nandlall emphasized that this notion is “absolutely false,” clarifying that the Act provides a framework for handling cases involving minors but does not grant them immunity from the law.
