Child Rights
CNJ demands explanations on acquittal of vulnerable rape suspect
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The National Justice Oversight Board ordered the Minas Gerais Court of Justice and Judge Magid Nauef Láuar to provide explanations within five days regarding the decision acquitting a 35-year-old man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl in 2024. The acquittal, issued by the TJMG's 9th Specialized Criminal Chamber, sparked negative backlash and criticism from politicians and experts. The Minas Gerais Prosecutor's Office plans to appeal the ruling.
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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In its review of the Swedish government's January proposal to toughen youth criminal justice—including lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 13 and extending child detention—the Council on Legislation strongly criticizes the detention extension from three to five months as incompatible with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. It also flags procedural flaws in the bill's preparation.
Nicole, a 12-year-old girl, was attacked with a knife by classmates and their relatives inside Secundaria 324 Alfonso Caso in Tláhuac, Mexico City. The incident took place on October 13 and is part of ongoing bullying she has endured since fifth grade in primary school. The teen was hospitalized for a week after school officials ignored her plight.
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The Federal Capital Territory Administration has reached out to religious leaders in Abuja to boost compliance with child immunisation campaigns. Mandate Secretary Adedolapo Fasawe led advocacy visits to churches and mosques, emphasising free vaccinations and legal mandates. The initiative aims to protect every child from preventable diseases like measles and rubella.