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Argentina implements new Juvenile Penal Law
Argentina is preparing for the implementation of Law 27801, a modification to the Juvenile Penal Law scheduled to take effect on September 1. The new legal framework establishes criminal responsibility for adolescents starting at age 14, providing them with constitutional guarantees such as the right to a defense and a prior trial.
Chief Prosecutor Andrea Vázquez noted that the current local judicial system lacks the specialized infrastructure required by the new law, specifically mentioning a shortage of dedicated juvenile courts, prosecutors, and public defenders. Under the new regulations, the maximum prison sentence for minors is capped at 15 years, explicitly excluding life imprisonment.
The law prioritizes social reintegration and education, though legal experts highlight that parents may face increased responsibility for the legal consequences of their children's actions.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The province lacks dedicated juvenile courts, prosecutors, or public defenders. lainformativa.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The maximum prison sentence under the new law is 15 years, excluding life imprisonment. lainformativa.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Criminal responsibility for juveniles begins at age 14. www.cadenanueve.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The current local judicial sphere lacks a specialized juvenile system. lainformativa.com.ar
- [DISPUTED] The modifications to the Juvenile Penal Law are set to take effect on September 1. lainformativa.com.ar