Sweden Plans to Lower Criminal Age to 14 Amid Rise in Youth Violence

The Swedish government has announced plans to reduce the age of criminal responsibility to 14, following an increase in violent crime committed by children.

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Sweden Plans To Lower Criminal Age To 14 Amid Rise In Violent Crime By Children

Sweden Plans To Lower Criminal Age To 14 Amid Rise In Violent Crime By Children Authored by Chris Summers via The Epoch Times, The Swedish government has announced plans to reduce the age of criminal responsibility to 14 after dropping plans to lock up violent offenders as young as 13 in special prison units. Ambulance and police stand at the scene where Swedish rapper Einar was fatally shot in Hammarby Sjostad district, in Stockholm, Sweden, on Oct. 22, 2021. Christine Olsson/...

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Sweden Plans to Lower Criminal Age to 14 Amid Rise in Youth Violence

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