Rehabilitation Refrom of 2018
Rationale
This reform recognizes that young offenders require guidance, education, and rehabilitation rather than harsh punishment. Raising the age of criminal responsibility and prioritizing reintegration reduces reoffending, protects society in the long term, and gives offenders a genuine chance to restart.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Age of Criminal Responsibility |
From age 12
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From age 14
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| 2 | Prison & Sentencing Philosophy |
Balanced punishment and rehabilitation
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Rehabilitation and reintegration focus
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Age of Criminal Responsibility2
Prison & Sentencing PhilosophyProposer
Party
Left Forward
Left Forward is a young, dynamic movement combining workers’ rights with bold new ideas. We fight for fair wages, equality, and inclusion while standing firmly against right-wing extremism. Together, we defend dignity, strengthen solidarity, and build a just future for all. Together, we move forward
Core pillars
Friedrich Krause
Activist · Age 49
A former corporate lobbyist turned insider, he now leverages his deep connections to dismantle the very systems he once profited from, using his media savvy to turn corporate secrets into public ammunition.
Timeline
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Draft8 June 2018
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Vote Open22 June 2018
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Vote Closed21 August 2018
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Did Not Become Law21 August 2018
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 27 / 69 seats (39.1%)
Against: 36 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 6
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 11 | Yes | No reason given |
| Homeland Alliance | 29 | No | No reason given |
| Left Forward Proposer | 16 | Yes | No reason given |
| Modern Alliance Of Saxenheim | 7 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 261 / 650 seats (40.2%)
Against: 332 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 57
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 127 | Yes | No reason given |
| Homeland Alliance | 288 | No | No reason given |
| Left Forward Proposer | 134 | Yes | No reason given |
| Modern Alliance Of Saxenheim | 44 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |