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The vote in the Riksdag on Thursday. Photo: 10658 Magnus Lejhall/Ritzau Scanpix

Sweden lowers age of criminal responsibility to 14

Sweden has lowered the age of criminal responsibility to 14 years following a vote in the Riksdag on Thursday. In a 281 to 66 vote, lawmakers approved the bill, which applies to particularly serious crimes such as murder, aggravated rape, and serious weapons violations.

Additionally, the...

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