a 15 year old accused of knifing a 9 year ols to death

[Michael Rolls]

what on earth are we coming to?

[klondike]

Happened years back with James Venables. They were younger though.

[GrannyMac]

This is such a very sad situation. The poor girl, and her family. 

[JBR]

The problem is that a 15 year old is below the age of responsibility, I assume, so what can they do?
I know what I would do, of course, but then I'd be breaking the law.
Surely there is some form of punishment and/or restriction.