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Children Don’t Belong in Court: Protecting Young Witnesses

Children Don’t Belong in Court: Protecting Young Witnesses

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A proposal by⁤ the CSU party suggests that children ⁢under ‌the age of 14, who ⁢are currently not subject to ‍criminal ⁣responsibility, may be brought before a ‌court through a process called a “responsibility procedure.” The Justice Minister⁤ of⁢ Lower Saxony, Kathrin Wahlmann (SPD), disagrees with this approach, deeming⁤ it populist and placing⁢ the onus on‌ parents, schools, and youth services.

Recent discussions⁤ surrounding ‍juvenile justice have

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