Sweden plans to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 13 for serious crimes. The government says gangs are increasingly exploiting children to commit violent offenses. Critics warn the change risks involving even younger children and straining the prison system. Ministers argue it targets only the most severe cases, such as murder, rape, and bombings. The bill will now be reviewed by Sweden’s Council on Legislation before parliament considers it.
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This is only a populist move by the current government and SD because they are behind in the polls and will probably lose the 2026 election in September.
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Sweden plans to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 13 for serious crimes. The government says gangs are increasingly exploiting children to commit violent offenses. Critics warn the change risks involving even younger children and straining the prison system. Ministers argue it targets only the most severe cases, such as murder, rape, and bombings. The bill will now be reviewed by Sweden’s Council on Legislation before parliament considers it.
This is only a populist move by the current government and SD because they are behind in the polls and will probably lose the 2026 election in September.