Juvenile Law "Reduce the age" Surviving family's opinion written to Ministry of Justice January 31 5:03
As debates continue as to whether children under the juvenile law should be reduced to under 18 years of age as adult age is reduced, organizations formed by bereaved families of juvenile offenses say, `` If you recognize the rights of adults, you will also be liable to penalties. You should be aware of this. "
The six members, including the representatives of the Association for the Affairs of Juvenile Crime, visited the Ministry of Justice on March 30, and submitted their opinion to Director Takashi Kawahara.
According to the statement, if the age of 18 and 19 grants adult rights such as voting rights, they should also be aware that they are responsible for penalties, which will lead to deterrence of crimes. I'm asking.
Concerning the age targeted for protection under the Juvenile Law, some have called for a reduction, while others have opposed the reduction in order to support rehabilitation of boys and prevent recidivism, and discussions continue at the Legal Council of the Ministry of Justice.
Ruriko Takeru, who was the representative of the group submitting his opinion and also killed his first son in high school in a boy assault, said at a press conference, "It is not just demanding stricter punishment. I think that having criminal responsibilities will lead to healthy development. "