Tags: #青少年犯罪#未成年犯罪#青少年成长#法律保护#社会责任
The age of criminal responsibility for juveniles has long been a matter of concern. In our legal system, age definition plays an important role in determining whether a person has the capacity for criminal responsibility. So, what is the age of criminal responsibility for juveniles?
According to the relevant laws and regulations of the mainland, the age of criminal responsibility for juveniles in the mainland is 14 years old. In other words, juveniles under the age of 14 will be dealt with in accordance with the Law on the Protection of Minors. This provision is based on a scientific consideration and analysis of the characteristics of the physical and psychological development of adolescents.
Adolescents are in the stage of physical and mental development, and their ability to recognize and judge the consequences is limited, and they are susceptible to various adverse effects. Therefore, we should give them more care, education and protection than adults. Within the age of criminal responsibility, once a juvenile commits a crime, the law is mainly oriented towards education, correction and reform, and strives to help them recognize their mistakes and correct their behavior.
However, not all criminal acts are exempt from liability. For those juveniles over the age of 14 but under the age of 18, if they commit serious criminal acts, such as homicide or rape, they will be investigated for legal responsibility in accordance with the law, but the characteristics of their age and psychological development will be taken into account when sentencing, and corresponding criminal measures will be taken.
Society's responsibility to protect minors is also increasing day by day. The problem of juvenile delinquency is not only a family and education problem, but also an issue that the whole society is concerned about and solves. Families, schools, legal departments, and all sectors of society should work together to provide a better environment and opportunities for young people to grow up and reduce the probability of crime through education, guidance, and legal means.
Young people are the hope of the country's future, and we must strive to build a group of young people who are aware of the rule of law and have a sense of social responsibility. Only by giving them correct guidance and education and helping them establish correct values and codes of conduct can we cultivate an outstanding young generation and contribute to the long-term peace and stability of society.