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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The role of CIEPA in social reintegration: how are minors in conflict with the law addressed?
The article discusses the challenges and measures in Mexico's juvenile justice system in addressing minors involved in crimes, highlighted by a recent case of a teacher's murder reportedly by her underage daughter and son-in-law.
See the pictures from Kumla's new department for children
Kumla Prison in Sweden is establishing a new division for young offenders aged 13-17, set to open this summer.
One by one, how each deputy voted on the new juvenile penal regime
The article details the individual votes of deputies in Argentina regarding a new juvenile penal regime.
Leo Ross killer Kian Moulton unmasked: Teacher's broken nose and knife in school
Kian Moulton, a 15-year-old, has been identified as the killer of schoolboy Leo Ross after reporting restrictions were lifted following his sentencing.
Suspect of accidentally setting fire to a car after a bar fight in the interior of SP has over 10 police records
A 20-year-old recycling collector was arrested for allegedly accidentally setting fire to a car after a bar fight in Presidente Prudente, SP, and he has a significant criminal history.
Cases of juvenile offenders rise 22% in the region; increase among girls reaches 44%
The number of minors involved in criminal activities in the Campinas and Piracicaba regions of Brazil increased by 22.4% from the previous year, with a noteworthy rise among girls at 44%.
In the face of youth delinquency, it is necessary to "ask the question" of abolishing the excuse of minority, says Laurent Nuñez
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez calls for a reconsideration of the legal principle that reduces prison sentences for juvenile offenders amidst increasing youth delinquency.
Italy tightens security: imprisonment for carrying knives and fines for parents of minor offenders
Following recent riots in Turin, the Italian government has approved a decree imposing stricter security measures including imprisonment for knife possession and fines for parents of juvenile offenders.
Detainees, too many and repeat offenders. Let's start with the law
The article discusses the increase in juvenile crime and related issues such as drug use and violence, highlighting overcrowding in prisons and the need for legal reform.
CSU also wants to put juvenile criminals under 14 years old on trial
The CSU proposes a new procedure to prosecute juvenile offenders under 14, citing increasing violence and drug-related crimes among this age group, and suggests harsher penalties for serious offenses such as knife attacks and gang rapes.
Germany must overcome lobby paralysis - CSU apparently wants to disempower environmental associations
The CSU proposes a new procedure to hold even juvenile offenders accountable in court while also significantly restricting the legal rights of environmental organizations according to a recent report.
Murder in Malmö. Will Sweden lower the age of criminal responsibility?
The article discusses potential legal changes in Sweden regarding the age of criminal responsibility for juvenile offenders and the societal implications of such adjustments.