Tuesday Vargas questions calls to lower age of criminal liability after Tacloban school shooting

Rights groups condemn plan to lower criminal responsibility age

“Children do not get exposed to violence separate from their environment.” By Elisha Beatrice Umali LAGUNA – Local and international human rights groups opposed plans to lower the age of criminal responsibility following three students’ deaths due to a school shooting at San Jose National High School, Tacloban City on June 22.  Two students, both minors, were identified as suspects.  In a statement, Amnesty International Philippines said that lo…

Tuesday Vargas questions calls to lower age of criminal liability after Tacloban school shooting

Actress-comedian Tuesday Vargas has weighed in on the growing calls to lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility following the tragic shooting incident at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City. In a Facebook post, Vargas said the issue is far more complicated than simply imprisoning minors involved in crimes. “IKULONG NANG 12 AÑOS…