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Child rights activists ask Congress not to lower age of criminal responsibility

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Child protection advocates are making a last ditch call on lawmakers to preserve the country’s gains in advancing children’s rights by opposing moves to lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility.

Posted: February 3rd, 2013 in Latest News Stories,Nation | Read More »

Proposed criminal code can penalize 12-year-olds

By Christine O. Avendaño

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Under a new proposed Criminal Code to be presented to Congress next week, a 12-year-old child can now be held liable for a crime he or she has committed.

Posted: November 22nd, 2012 in Latest News Stories,Nation | Read More »

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