Sweden's parliament is set to vote on legislation that would hold 13-year-olds criminally responsible for their actions, with the possibility of imprisonment in serious cases. This move is part of a broader effort to address increasing gang-related violence in the country. Other European nations are also considering similar measures to lower the age of criminal responsibility.
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Sweden's Parliament to Vote on Criminal Responsibility for 13-Year-Olds Amid Rising Violent Crime
Sweden's parliament will vote on a proposal to hold 13-year-olds criminally responsible, potentially leading to imprisonment for serious offenses. This legislation is part of efforts to combat rising gang crime, with other European countries also exploring similar changes.
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Sweden mulls prison for young teens as violent crime rises
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