South America
Brazil· BelémDebate on public safety legislation and penal majority age
The Senate President has scheduled a vote on a public safety constitutional amendment proposal, which includes debates on reducing the age of criminal responsibility.
Background
Across this region, governments are grappling with rising concerns over public safety and crime rates. This has led to ongoing policy debates regarding the effectiveness of current legislation, including discussions around the age of criminal responsibility and its impact on youth crime and rehabilitation.
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Debate on public safety legislation includes penal majority age
First report 5h agoLast update 5h agoThere is a deadlock between the government and opposition regarding the age of criminal responsibility, with proposals ranging from 14 to 16 years for heinous crimes.
Public safety bill voting scheduled in Brazil's Senate
First report 5h agoLast update 5h agoThe vote for the Public Safety PEC is set for Tuesday, following disagreements on the age of criminal responsibility.
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