Assembly members in Northern Ireland are set to debate whether to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14, according to reports citing a statement by the DUP leader. The proposal would increase the minimum age at which a child can be held criminally responsible. The Belfast Telegraph describes the approach as being “reckless” while also noting the DUP leader’s position that the Assembly will consider the change. BreakingNews.ie similarly reports that the debate is planned and that the focus is on increasing the age from 10 to 14. The coverage indicates that the issue will be discussed at the Assembly level rather than implemented immediately, with political disagreement reflected in how the DUP leader characterizes the proposal. Both outlets agree on the core elements: the debate is upcoming, the change under consideration is a shift from age 10 to age 14, and the matter involves Northern Ireland’s legislative and political process through the Assembly.