B (A Minor) v Director of Public Prosecutions (2000) concerned a young defendant who challenged criminal responsibility, scrutinising the age for child criminal liability. This case reshaped the juvenile justice system, establishing the balance between accountability and protection of minors.
Age of Criminal Responsibility: The case highlighted the critical examination of the age at which a child can be deemed criminally responsible, questioning whether existing laws adequately protect the developmental differences of young offenders.
