Italy lowers criminal responsibility age to 14 with new anti‑gang law

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• [● 2 SOURCES] The bill presumes minors aged 14‑18 are criminally responsible unless the defense proves incapacity. www.laleggepertutti.it · www.mentinfuga.com
• [● 4 SOURCES] Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said “who does wrong pays, even at 15 or 16”. www.lospecialegiornale.it · www.italianotizie24.it · www.insiciliareport.it · www.sassuolo2000.com
• [DISPUTED] The Italian government approved a bill lowering the criminal responsibility age to 14. www.lospecialegiornale.it · www.italianotizie24.it · emmepress.com · www.laleggepertutti.it · www.stampaparlamento.it
• [● 2 SOURCES] The law aims to combat youth crime, especially “baby gangs”. www.laleggepertutti.it · www.mentinfuga.com
• [● 3 SOURCES] The Council of Ministers gave final approval to the bill. www.notizie.it · www.egnews.it · www.stampaparlamento.it
• [● 2 SOURCES] Opposition parties and legal scholars criticize the reform as punitive and targeting youths. emmepress.com · www.mentinfuga.com
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The bill amends article 98 of the Italian penal code. www.laleggepertutti.it
• [● 2 SOURCES] Minister Matteo Salvini said minors cannot hide behind their age when committing offences. www.radiostudio90italia.it · www.dire.it