The Law for Young People

        "Quiz"

Write down your answers to the following 10 questions.

Q1. When you are under arrest, do you have the right to one free telephone call ?	Q6. Can you be charged if you walk home from a party after drinking a lot of alcohol ?
Q2. Do you have the right to see your school files ?	Q7. If someone gives you a pair of shoes which you know are stolen, can you be charged ?
Q3. Can you be charged for assault if you have a fight during a game of football?	Q8. How old do you need to be to get a full-time job ?
Q4. How old do you need to be before you can be charged for a criminal offence ?	Q9.I f your boss sacks you because you are pregnant, can you do something about it ?
Q5. If the police wish to search you because they think you have drugs on you, do they need a warrant ?	Q10. If you are shopping with a friend and you know they are stealing a chocolate bar, can you be charged ?

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