Youth Crime
German justice minister Hubig opposes lowering age of criminal responsibility
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German Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) has rejected lowering the minimum age for criminal prosecution. This comes in the context of an alleged killing by a 12-year-old in Dormagen. Instead, she advocates for youth welfare and family courts.
The government has proposed lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 13 despite prior criticism, but the Council on Legislation now strongly opposes the plan. According to the council, it risks increasing youth crime rather than reducing it and conflicts with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer defends the need for reform but promises to review the statement.
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Santa Catarina's Public Prosecutor's Office identified inconsistencies and gaps in police reports on the death of dog Orelha in Florianópolis and will request additional investigations. Police concluded the inquiry on February 3, indicting one teenager and seeking his internment, but the MP calls for further scrutiny of other suspects' involvement and possible coercions. The case reignited national debate on reducing the age of criminal majority.