New Juvenile Criminal Law: What Changes for Adolescents Aged 14-18
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This Saturday began to govern the rule that includes adolescents aged 14 and 15, when it was earlier from 16.In the Buenos Aires justice system the statistics project an increase of between 40% and 60% of criminal cases, although it is not ruled out that it can climb up to 80%.They warn that this flood of files will be covered with the same resources that they now have.
When Congress passed the new Juvenile Criminal Law, article 52 of the Act provided that the reforms would enter into force 180 days after the
The Secretary General of Health and Human Development of the Government of the Province of Córdoba talks about the adherence to the national law of the new juvenile penal regime. Read more
The Constitution Commission is moving forward with a project that strengthens adolescent criminal responsibility: it provides for placement in closed detention for recidivism and restricts alternatives.
The new juvenile criminal liability regime, which amends the rules for adolescents who commit crimes in Argentina, came into force at 0 o'clock on Saturday, September 5. The main amendment is the lowering of the age of imputability from 16 to 14 years, so that those who are 14 or 15 years of age may be charged, prosecuted and, in certain cases, convicted.The measure arises from Law 27.801, which Congress passed in February and which the Executiv…
Since this Saturday, adolescents may be charged, prosecuted and convicted in Argentina. Until now, persons under the age of 16 could not receive a criminal sentence, although judges could order measures restricting their liberty.
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