Security
PH Debates Lowering Criminal Liability Age to 12 Amid Youth Crime Concerns
Amid rising concerns over crimes committed by minors in the Philippines, a debate has reignited on whether to lower the age of criminal liability to 12. Current law exempts those 15 and under from criminal charges, but special measures apply for serious offenses.
This article requires PRO
This article is outside the free access window or is a special report. PRO unlocks it and the full archive.
Related articles
- Philippine Gov’t, Civil Society Clash Over Juvenile Justice Law Review, Lowering Age of Criminal Responsibility
Following a deadly shooting incident involving teenage suspects in Tacloban City, a divide has emerged in the Philippines over reviewing the juvenile justice law. While some government bodies advocate for lowering the minimum age of criminal responsibility, civil society groups and the JJWC emphasize addressing root causes like poverty and neglect.