Philippine Senator Backs Review of Juvenile Justice Act, Keeps Age of Liability at 15

Hontiveros backs review of Juvenile Justice Act, keeping minimum age of liability at 15

Sen. Risa Hontiveros said "one of the most important starting points" now to prevent more juvenile offenders is to fix the government's intervention programs for them, instead of further lowering the minimum age of criminal responsibility.

By Cristina Chi