13-Year-Olds in Prison: They Will Receive a Special Regime

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Sweden has unveiled new rules for juvenile prisoners as part of a government proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility for the most serious crimes from 15 to 13, in response to rising juvenile crime. The government is pushing ahead with the proposal despite widespread criticism and opposition from the legal profession. If passed, it would come into effect in July.