Sweden proposes lowering criminal responsibility age to 13 for serious crimes

Sweden plans to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13 for serious offenses, aiming to combat gang recruitment of minors. The government cites a rise in crimes committed by those under 15, stating the law targets severe offenses like murder and rape to prevent child exploitation by criminal networks. Critics worry this could lead younger children into offending and that the prison system is unprepared for such young offenders, while the government insists it's a necessary emergency measure.