At what ages does the law regulate different activities?

Age 14
At age 14 you can have a part-time job but employment law places restrictions on when you can work and how many hours you can work. A 14 year old can be convicted of a serious criminal law offence in a Youth Court and the maximum penalty is to be held in secure accommodation for two years, plus a fine of £1,000.

Age 15
A 15 year old charged for a criminal law offence and while awaiting trial can be held in a remand centre. A convicted 15 year old can be sent to a young offenders institute for two years.

Age 16
A 16 year old can consent to medical, dental and surgical treatment. They can have sex, whether they are straight or homosexual. A 16 year old can obtain a National Insurance number and obtain social security benefits. They can work full time if they have left school, and they can join the armed forces (with parental/guardian consent).

In addition, a 16 year old can move out of the family home and can rent accommodation (but a guarantor is required until age 18). They can also get married with parental consent and they can also obtain a passport themselves.

Age 17
A 17 year old can drive most types of vehicles after obtaining the appropriate licence. A 17 year old can be interviewed by the police without an adult present, and if charged with an offence and refused bail, could be sent to a remand centre or prison.

Age 18
Many rights are obtained at age 18. An 18 year old can vote in local and general elections and can stand for election as a Member of Parliament, local councillor or Mayor. They can serve on a jury. If charged with a criminal law offence they can be tried in the normal court system and can be sentenced to jail if convicted. An 18 year old can get married without parental consent and can make a will. They can buy alcohol, tobacco products, fireworks and pornographic materials. They can also have a tattoo, gamble and pawn things in a pawn shop.

Age 21
A 21 year old can adopt a child. They can also supervise a learner driver (if certain conditions are met in relation to their own licence holding), and can apply for a variety of other licenses.

If you are facing criminal prosecution at any age, you are advised to contact a criminal law solicitor for legal advice and assistance.

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