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Underaged offenders not exempt from criminal liability - PM Dept
Published:  Aug 20, 2025 3:46 PM
Updated: 7:46 AM
The Legal Affairs Division of the Prime Minister’s Department has stated that children under the age of 18 are not free from criminal liability for their actions.

This was detailed in a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) clarifying the application of the Penal Code (Act 574) and the Child Act 2001 (Act 611).

It confirmed that the Child Act provides a protective procedural framework, but...


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