Sweden Aims to Lower Age of Criminal Responsibility to 13 as Gangs Recruit Children
By The BriefBrief
Sweden is considering a proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 13 in response to rising concerns about gang recruitment of minors.
WHO:Swedish government and lawmakers
WHAT:Proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility
WHEN:Current legislative session, 2023
WHERE:Sweden
WHY:To address the increasing involvement of children in gang-related activities and enhance public safety
