Criminal Responsibility Age Increase of 2019
Rationale
Raising the age of criminal responsibility to 14 better aligns with neuroscience on adolescent brain development, reducing unnecessary incarceration and promoting rehabilitation for long-term public safety.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Age of Criminal Responsibility |
From age 12
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From age 14
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1
Age of Criminal ResponsibilityProposer
Party
Left Alliance
A future where labor is honored, justice is shared, and no one is left behind.
Core pillars
Edmund Cunningham
Activist · Age 66
A former factory worker turned union organizer, Edmund Cunningham’s rough-and-tumble charm and sharp political instincts make him a natural leader among the working class, effortlessly blending street smarts with media savvy.
Timeline
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Draft5 February 2019
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Vote Open17 March 2019
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Withdrawn10 April 2019
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Never Became Law10 April 2019
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
FailedFor: 0 / 100 seats (0.0%)
Against: 29 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 71
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Of Liberals And Democrats | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Centrist Zone | 29 | No | No reason given |
| Conservative Union | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Left Alliance Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Gaia Syndicate | 0 | No | No reason given |