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Sweden Backs Down on 13-Year-Old Criminal Age
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- Jun 11, 2026
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- 85
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Summary
Sweden’s government pivots from pushing to lower the criminal responsibility age to thirteen to now proposing fourteen, a move that aligns with international standards and reflects political reality after failing to gain parliamentary support. Amid a surge in gang violence and youth involvement in shootings, the country is rethinking its approach — abandoning plans to jail thirteen-year-olds and instead focusing on tougher policing and better prevention, while acknowledging the flaws of its old youth justice system. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/595ec386278934ce