Ages of majority and license by country (Ajax)

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Worldwide, the various ages at which persons are considered to be officially adults for different purposes can vary widely.


Age of Legal Adulthood

The age at which a person is considered an adult for the purposes of the legal system. This includes the ability to be tried as an adult for criminal proceedings, have liability in civil proceedings, and to make legal decisions for oneself without the assent of a parent or guardian.

Age of Franchise

The age at which a person is considered able to exercise political rights, including voting, holding public office, or joining a national service such as the military.

Age of Consent

The age at which a person is considered able to consent (without the assent of a parent or guardian) to marriage, other binding contracts, or sexual activity.

Ages of License

The age(s) at which a person is considered able to partake in controlled substances, operate heavy machinery, and/or utilize firearms.

School Leaving Age by Country

The age at which a person is allowed to end their involvement in (compulsory) public education.

  School leaving age higher   Employment age higher   Both ages synchronized   Age[s] vary by province   No information or No age set
# Country De jure Education/
Employment gap
As of Details
School leaving age Employment age
 Eagleland
15
0
1978 The Eaglelander Public Schooling System is compulsory until the 12th year of education, which requires a completion of the Gymnasio (Middle School), and the fulfillment of a person's 15th year of age. Further education is not compulsory, and persons who reach the age of 15 can legally pursue employment and enlist (as privates) in the Eagleland Armed Forces.
 Ghant
0
0
0
1873 Since education varies from province to province, there is wide variance in this area. Generally speaking, there are no restrictions on working part-time, while full-time employment can be gained when one is out of school.
 Latium
17
0
1977 Until 1977, the leaving age and employment age were each set at 14. It wasn't until the enactment of Education Reform and Improvement Act that both categories were raised to 17. This, however, does not create a prohibition on employment of minors, only requires those over the age of 17 to complete their secondary education, enter full-time employment, or enlist in the Latin Armed Forces. There is no requirement to obtain a post-secondary or tertiary degree, though many individuals do.
 Lyncanestria
17*
(15)*
2
1986 Until 1986, leaving age and employment age were both set at 15; the school leaving age was raised to 17 on the federal level with the School and Education Reform Act. Employment for children at 15 is confined to part-time work with eligibility for full-time employment acquired upon reaching 17, the age of majority.
*States are still able to set a higher age in their jurisdiction.
 Ottonia
16
0
1950 Because persons are considered to reach partial majority at 16 in Ottonia, the compulsory phase of schooling ends at 16. Secondary school continues until the age of 20; students who do not have a specific reason to leave education are strongly encouraged to complete Standard Education, and there are penalties for failing to do so, including an increased chance of being conscripted into either the Federal Guard or Service Corps.

Children between the ages of 13 and 16 can be employed in a business owned by their family for no more than 10 hours per week. At 16, a youth can seek part-time employment (no more than 20 hours per week) outside of a family business; they can apply for an exemption for full-time employment if they have terminated their schooling.

 Sydalon
18
0
1921 Compulsory education is enforced from the age of 6, with school leaving age set at 18.
 Vannois
17
(16)
17
-1
1980 Education is regulated by the Imperial Government, and as such these ages are status for all Vannois.