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Sweden plans to lower criminal age to 14

Sweden proposes holding teenagers criminally liable from age 14 to combat organized crime.

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Sweden is planning to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 14 as part of its fight against organized crime. The proposal follows a broader trend among EU countries that are introducing lower age thresholds for serious offenses. The move aims to address challenges posed by youth involvement in criminal networks. Details of the legislation are still being developed.
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