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Argentina implements new juvenile criminal regime lowering age of responsibility to 14

Argentina has implemented Law 27.801, a new juvenile criminal regime that lowers the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14 years. The law, which replaces regulations dating back to the 1980s, applies to adolescents aged 14 to 17.

Under the new system, the maximum prison sentence is capped at 15 years, and life imprisonment is strictly prohibited. The law emphasizes resocialization, education, and social integration. For offenses with sentences under three years, the law prioritizes alternative sanctions such as community service, electronic monitoring, and reparations to victims over incarceration. In cases where detention is necessary, minors must be held in specialized facilities separate from adults.

Parents are now held civilly liable for damages caused by their children. The law also maintains strict protections for the identity of prosecuted minors, prohibiting the dissemination of names, photos, or personal data. While some officials have celebrated the reform as a necessary step toward accountability, judicial professionals have warned that the change could increase criminal cases by up to 80% and may lack sufficient focus on preventative measures like education.

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Argentina · Catamarca · Confederación Socialista Argentina · Federico Adler · Instituto del Cura Brochero · Javier Milei · Law 27.801 · Miguel Acevedo · Osvaldo Jaldo · Pablo Cococcioni · Patricia Bullrich · Santa Fe

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