According to the Children (Criminal Proceedings) Act 1987 (NSW), at what age can a child not form criminal intent?

The correct choice is based on the notion of criminal responsibility established by the Children (Criminal Proceedings) Act 1987 (NSW). Under this legislation, a child under the age of 10 years is deemed incapable of committing a crime because they cannot form criminal intent, known as "doli incapax." This legal principle acknowledges that children below this age lack the cognitive ability to understand the nature of their actions in a criminal context.

As a result, children aged 10 years and older may be held responsible for their actions under the law, but those younger than 10 are recognized as being incapable of forming the necessary intent to commit a crime. This provision is designed to protect young children from being prosecuted for actions they may not fully comprehend in terms of their legality or morality.