Boy assaulted and raped 14-year-old boys. When the judge was to determine the sentence, she found something special.
A Norwegian judge faces the challenges of dealing with serious juvenile crimes and the complexities of sentencing.
Heraklion: Two arrests for thefts of all kinds - One is a minor
A 19-year-old and a minor were arrested in Heraklion for their involvement in multiple thefts, including a jewelry heist and several vehicle thefts.
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.
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.
In Berlin-Neukölln: 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-Neukölln, which left the victim seriously injured.
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.
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.
Boy Identified for Contract Murder
A child is suspected of committing a shooting at a playground in Norrköping, Sweden, which resulted in the death of a man, prompting a legal process against him despite his age preventing a formal murder charge.
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.
“We are going to be Kim's voice”: the message from her father before the trial for the murder of his daughter, dragged 15 blocks by a car
The trial for the murder of Kim Gómez begins today, where her father expressed the family’s intent to seek justice and be the voice for their daughter.
Violence in Argentina: Milei wants tougher penalties against criminal children
Argentinian President Milei is pushing for a reduction in the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14 years to tackle juvenile crime.
Nea Ionia: Arrest of a 15-year-old for robbery against two minors
A 15-year-old girl was arrested in Nea Ionia, Greece, for robbery in complicity with two other minors, who threatened two 14-year-olds and stole their mobile phones.
14-year-old shot during barbecue in Vila Velha
A 14-year-old was shot during a barbecue in Vila Velha, Brazil, when two assailants opened fire on people gathered in the street.
Where did the weapons come from in the case of minor Pakistani prisoners in Jammu?
Three minor prisoners, including two from Pakistan, escaped from a juvenile home in Jammu amidst gunfire, injuring two police officers as the search for the fugitives continues.
Argentina's Chamber of Deputies approves lowering the minimum age for punishment to 14 years
The Argentine Chamber of Deputies has approved a new penal regime that reduces the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14 years amid rising concerns over youth crime.
Teenagers kidnapped by a drug network: up to eighteen years in prison
A Marseille court sentenced members of a drug network to prison for torturing two teenagers who were forced into labor.
Gironde: a dozen arrests after a "coup de force" at two drug dealing points
In Gironde, France, a dozen individuals, including five minors, were arrested following gunfire at drug dealing locations in Bordeaux, leading to serious charges.
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%.
The government plans to establish a facility in Finland where children can be locked up - not much different from a prison
The Finnish government is planning to create a facility for severely troubled youths, reflecting a growing concern over juvenile crime and the lack of appropriate placements for these children.
At twelve in court – how the CSU wants to combat juvenile crime
The CSU is proposing a new approach to tackle juvenile crime, despite the political challenges of lowering the age of criminal responsibility in Germany.
"Disturbed Relationship" to Rule Violations - CDU in Saxony Wants to Tighten Juvenile Criminal Law
The CDU in Saxony is advocating for reforms to juvenile criminal law, suggesting that 12 to 14-year-olds should potentially be held criminally accountable due to increasing severity in youth offenses.
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.
Readers' Letters: Age of Accountability, Ordinary Behavior, Doubts
The article discusses the debate surrounding the initiative to lower the age of criminal responsibility, highlighting political motivations and the Episcopal Conference's perspectives on juvenile crimes.
Justice: Correctional Children Need Help, Not Trial
The article discusses proposals within the German Union faction to address rising juvenile crime by advocating a special judicial process for children aged 12 and 13, emphasizing rehabilitation over punishment.
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.
Hope for the future can also come from a 13-year-old who wants to become a carabiniere
Claudio Sgaraglia, in his year-end meeting, emphasized the pressing issue of juvenile crime in Milan and the need for community, school, and family intervention to tackle it.
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.