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news Dw English 2026-06-07

Sweden Considers Lowering Age of Criminal Responsibility to 13 Amid Rising Violence

Facing an increase in violent gang crime, Sweden's parliament is debating a proposal to hold 13-year-olds criminally responsible and potentially imprison them for serious offenses. This move mirrors similar discussions in other European nations regarding youth crime.

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