Sweden’s government withdraws a proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13, according to reports citing a statement by the administration. The government says it is pulling back the plan because it does not have sufficient support in parliament. Both outlets describe the proposal as controversial and note that the current age of criminal responsibility is 15.
The reports also indicate that the government expects to pursue a revised option instead of the 13-year threshold. One source says Sweden is planning a new proposal that would lower the age to 14, suggesting the government is seeking a compromise position that could attract broader legislative backing.
Overall, the decision reflects a shift from an earlier plan backed by the right-of-centre government, with the withdrawal tied to parliamentary prospects rather than a change in the underlying policy debate. The next step is presented as a revised legislative proposal, with the 14-year figure described as the likely alternative.
