Youth Criminal Law: Moving Forward is not an Option, it is a Necessity
The article discusses the recent legislative progress in Argentina regarding the modification of the Youth Criminal Law, emphasizing the necessity for reforms to address serious crimes committed by minors.
The Senate is ready to approve the labor reform and lower the age of criminal responsibility to 14 years this Friday
The Argentine Senate is set to approve labor reform and a new juvenile criminal regime that lowers the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14, amidst potential legal challenges from labor organizations.
Teenager escapes captivity, reports abuse, and helps police arrest suspect in MG
A teenager escaped from captivity in Minas Gerais, Brazil, reported sexual abuse, and assisted police in arresting a suspect.
Fears 'Devil's Daughter', who stabbed stranger to death aged 12, could strike again
Concerns grow over Sharon Carr, Britain's youngest female murderer, potentially committing further violence as she is denied transfer to an open prison.
Murder Trial Against 19-Year-Old: 15-Year-Old Stabbed โ Prosecution Calls for Long Juvenile Sentence
A 19-year-old woman is facing a lengthy juvenile sentence for the murder of a 15-year-old, as prosecutors demand 14 to 15 years in prison, while the defense argues for a much lighter sentence.
Louisiana teacher arrested for alleged inappropriate behavior with a juvenile
A 29-year-old Louisiana teacher, Emma Katherine Prejean, has been arrested for allegedly engaging in inappropriate behavior with a juvenile and solicitation of a minor.
The National Human Rights Commission to express opposition to President Yoon's discussion on lowering the age of delinquent minors
The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has decided to maintain its opposition to lowering the age for delinquent minors following President Yoon's suggestion to discuss the matter.
Pune Porsche case: Main accused's father seeks bail, Supreme Court issues notice
In the notable Pune Porsche case, the Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Maharashtra government regarding the bail plea of Vishal Agarwal, father of the minor accused.
Metaxourgio: Minor took a chain from a passenger - Tried to escape through a Metro tunnel
A 16-year-old was arrested for robbery and disturbing public transport after stealing a chain from a woman at a Metro Station in Greece and attempting to escape through a tunnel.
The Caivano Decree Works. But the PD Complains
The Italian left criticizes the Caivano Decree, which has significantly reduced crimes among 14-year-olds, despite its apparent success in lowering juvenile delinquency.
Compare the decisions of the judge who acquitted and convicted a 35-year-old man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl
A judge in Brazil reversed his initial decision and convicted a man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl, acknowledging previous oversights regarding the victim's vulnerability.
Defense of Pedro Turra withdraws from the case; ex-pilot is accused of intentional homicide against a teenager in the DF
Pedro Turra's defense team has withdrawn from representing him in a homicide case involving a 16-year-old, following the acceptance of the charges by the District Federal justice.
Monster 9-FOOT great white shark spotted off US tourist spot Myrtle Beach
A juvenile great white shark named Brookes was observed 42 miles off Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, providing insights into the migration patterns of young sharks.
18-year-old convicted of raping three underage boys in Oslo
An 18-year-old man has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison for the sexual assault of three young boys in Oslo.
In Berlin-Neukรถlln: Twelve-Year-Old Surrenders After Attack at S-Bahn Station
A twelve-year-old has surrendered to the police following an assault on a 26-year-old man at a subway station in Berlin-Neukรถlln, which left the victim seriously injured.
14-year-old girl jumped into the river โ Rapist laughed on the shore
A 34-year-old man was found guilty in Finland of raping a 14-year-old girl after they had been drinking and taking drugs together.
The case against two 13-year-olds dropped after grenade incident in Pilestredet
The case against two 13-year-olds, who were involved in a grenade explosion in Pilestredet, Oslo, has been dropped due to their age being below the criminal threshold.
The Grenade Attack in Pilestredet: The Case Against Both 13-Year-Olds Has Been Dropped
The case against two 13-year-olds involved in a grenade attack in Pilestredet has been discontinued due to their age being below the criminal responsibility threshold in Norway.
Ghana: Ministry to Prosecute Fishermen Using Illegal Nets
The Ghanaian Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture is set to prosecute fishermen utilizing unauthorized nets to catch juvenile fish species.
Increase in youth criminal cases in the Conflict Council
There has been a significant rise in youth criminal cases in the Sรธr-รst Conflict Council, with cases escalating from 12 in 2024 to 25 in 2025, marking a 108% increase.
15-year-old charged with planning school shooting in Kolding: Now the case is dropped
A 15-year-old boy who was charged with planning a school shooting in Kolding will not face prosecution, according to the public prosecutor's office.
President Yoon: 'Justice for Juveniles, Conclusion in Two Months'...Counterarguments on 'Punishment is Not the Answer'
President Yoon urged for national public opinion collection regarding lowering the age of criminal responsibility for juveniles, suggesting a conclusion in two months as discussions intensify.
16-year-old convicted for the bus fire in Nordre Follo
A 16-year-old boy has been sentenced to two years of youth punishment for setting fire to a bus in Nordre Follo last summer, resulting in one death and several injuries.
NRK: 16-year-old sentenced to youth punishment after bus fire in Nordre Follo
A 16-year-old boy has been sentenced to youth punishment for causing a bus fire in Nordre Follo that resulted in one death and two serious injuries.
Giant tortoises return to the Galapagos Islands after nearly 150 years
158 juvenile giant tortoises have been released into the wild in the Galapagos, marking a significant step in conservation efforts for the species that nearly went extinct 150 years ago.
Decrease in the Age of Criminal Responsibility: A Necessary Reform, But Not at Any Cost
The Argentine Congress has recently approved a bill to reform juvenile criminal responsibility, allowing adolescents as young as 14 to be prosecuted for serious crimes.
A teenager was rescued from a long-distance bus by a man who tried to take her out of the country
A 15-year-old girl was rescued from an attempt to be illegally taken out of Argentina by a man, after a fellow passenger alerted authorities about the suspicious situation.
Javier Milei and his measures, LIVE: all the news from the Government, minute by minute
The government of Javier Milei is set to push for labor reform and a new juvenile criminal code this week, while also aiming to advance trade agreements with the EU and Mercosur.
Sad tales of underage offenders jailed with adult criminals in juvenile prisons
The article discusses the detrimental effects of juvenile correctional facilities in Nigeria, where young offenders often emerge more hardened than when they entered.
Villarruel Distances Herself from the Government and Invites the Catholic Church to Present Its Position Against the Lowering of the Age of Criminal Responsibility
Argentina's Vice President Victoria Villarruel distances herself from the government and invites the Catholic Church to express its opposition to lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 14 years.
11-year-old accused in adoptive dadโs birthday night killing over video game now faces adult trial: docs
An 11-year-old boy in Pennsylvania is facing adult charges for the shooting death of his adoptive father, which occurred on the childโs birthday over a video game dispute.
Young man dies after being hospitalized due to fire in Degase unit in Campos
An 18-year-old named Kaique Yuri Medeiros died after suffering burns from a fire at a socio-educational facility in Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil.
Youth Gangs and the Murder of Saleswomen: Young People Commit More Crimes, But Numbers Hide Hope
The article discusses the increase in crimes committed by minors in Czechia over the past three years, while also highlighting that a deeper analysis offers a more optimistic outlook on the data.
The Government obtained a ruling for the juvenile criminal regime and is considering two dates to turn it into law in the Senate
The Argentine government has secured a ruling on a juvenile criminal regime and is looking at two potential dates to pass it into law in the Senate.
Operation against drug trafficking arrests two men and apprehends adolescents in Angra dos Reis
Two men have been arrested and two adolescents apprehended in a police operation against drug trafficking in Angra dos Reis, Brazil.
A juvenile penal regime for public opinion
The Argentine Senate is set to debate a juvenile penal regime approved by the Chamber of Deputies, with contrasting narratives over its necessity and implications.
Sweden presents new prison rules for 13-year-olds
Sweden has announced a decrease in the age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 13 years, despite significant criticism from various governmental bodies.
Over a hundred juvenile offenders per year could in the future receive a special punishment
The Finnish government proposes extending the maximum duration of youth sentences, allowing for broader application based on the severity of the crime and the offender's background.
Senate: the government speeds up the consideration of lowering the age of liability to 14 years
The Argentine Senate is moving quickly to discuss a bill that lowers the age of criminal liability from 16 to 14 years, which has already passed the lower house.
Yosef, killed at 14: The law must intervene. But not criminal law
The article discusses the implications of a recent murder by a 12-year-old in Germany and argues for a reconsideration of how the law treats juvenile offenders.
Here the new juvenile prisons are being created
New juvenile facilities for children aged 13 and older who commit serious crimes are being established in Rosersberg, Sweden.
Children can be locked up for a maximum of eleven hours in the new youth prisons
Sweden plans to allow 13-year-olds to serve sentences in youth prisons, with a maximum confinement time of eleven hours and strict separation from adults.
Boy Identified for Contract Murder
A child is suspected of committing a shooting at a playground in Norrkรถping, Sweden, which resulted in the death of a man, prompting a legal process against him despite his age preventing a formal murder charge.
Eight Prisons Will Receive Minors
The Swedish government plans to initiate a reform allowing minors aged 13-17 to be sentenced to prison, with eight facilities designated to accommodate them starting July.
Guilty again: Father Antonios for bodily injury to minors
Father Antonios, the founder of the Ark of the World, has been found guilty by the Athens Court of Appeals for a range of offenses related to abusive and punitive behaviors towards minors in his care.
Letter to the Editor. Give youth prisons a chance
The article advocates for the implementation of youth imprisonment for serious offenders aged 13 to 17, arguing that it could prevent repeating past mistakes in handling juvenile crime.
Juvenile Criminal Law: Moving from Acceptable to Transformational
The Argentine Chamber of Deputies has approved a new juvenile justice law aimed at promoting accountability and social reintegration of adolescents.
Up close and scary: Juvenile great white shark emerges off coast after winter migration
A juvenile great white shark named 'Brass Bed' has been spotted off the coast of Florida after migrating from Nova Scotia.
Humpback whale rescued after getting stuck in fishing net on the North Coast of SP; see video
A juvenile humpback whale was rescued after being found trapped in a fishing net in Ubatuba, on the North Coast of Sรฃo Paulo.
A week after seeing the Pope, Chancellor Pablo Quirno received the president of the Episcopate
Chancellor Pablo Quirno met with Archbishop Marcelo Colombo to discuss the Pope's potential visit to Argentina and concerns regarding juvenile justice reforms.