For example The primary causation of the incident was the first altercation between them. Show source/s Plain English Campaign Give feedback This page is not useful This page is useful Thank you for your feedback. If you have another few minutes please take the time to tell us about our new Dictionary service. Thank you for your feedback. If you could tell us more, it would really help. Submit
Criminal responsibility When someone reaches the age when the law says they are able to commit a criminal offence they have reached the age of criminal responsibility.