The Philippine National Police (PNP) says it supports amending the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act to lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 12 years old from the current 15. PNP public information chief Col. Allen Rae Co made the statement during a Palace briefing, responding to renewed calls from lawmakers on the issue. The move follows renewed legislative efforts, including a push by Sen. Robin Padilla for further lowering—reportedly to age 10—after a deadly shooting in San Jose National High School. While the PNP’s position is specifically in favor of a 12-year threshold, the public debate continues over what age should apply and how changes would affect the handling of minors accused of crimes. The outlets agree that the PNP’s stance is supportive of lowering the age from 15 to 12, and that the discussion is tied to ongoing attempts to adjust juvenile justice policy in the Philippines.
PNP backs proposal to lower Philippines’ minimum age of criminal responsibility to 12
The Philippine National Police (PNP) says it supports amending the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act to lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 12 years old from the current 15. PNP public...
- The PNP expresses support for lowering the minimum age of criminal responsibility.
- The proposed new age is 12 years old, down from the current 15.
- The PNP position is stated by Col. Allen Rae Co during a Palace briefing.
- The proposal is linked to calls to amend the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act.
- Legislative debate also includes other proposed ages, including calls to lower it further to 10.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday expressed support for calls to amend the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act and lower the age of criminal liability to 12 years old.
22 hours agoMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) supports the lowering the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 12 years old from the current 15, according to PNP public information chief Col. Allen Rae Co. “We are in support,” Co said at a Palace briefing on Tuesday when asked for a comment on the matter. READ: School shooting sparks talks on tighter social media use for minors This comes after Sen. Robin Padilla renewed his push for a bill seeking to decrease the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 10 years old after a deadly shooting at the San Jose National […]...Keep on reading: PNP favors lowering of minimum age of criminal responsibility to 12
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