Helsingborg's detention center is one of three in the country that will be ready when the Riksdag is expected to pass a lower age limit for criminal responsibility. This will allow 13-14 year olds to be detained on suspicion of serious crimes that carry a minimum sentence of four years in prison. “It stirs up emotions,” says Mirja, acting correctional officer at Helsingborg's detention center.
Helsingborg's detention center is one of three in the country that will be ready when the Riksdag is expected to pass a lower age limit for criminal responsibility. This will allow 13-14 year olds to be detained on suspicion of serious crimes that carry a minimum sentence of four years in prison. “It stirs up emotions,” says Mirja, acting correctional officer at Helsingborg's detention center.