爱尔兰高等法院裁定,对儿童杀人犯判处无期徒刑,18人违宪,认为年龄和成熟度是减轻处罚的因素。 Ireland's High Court ruled life sentences for child murderers turning 18 unconstitutional, considering age and maturity as mitigating factors.

爱尔兰高等法院认为,如果被判犯有谋杀罪的儿童在判刑前年满18岁,则规定对他们判处无期徒刑的法律是违宪的。 Ireland's High Court deemed unconstitutional a law mandating life sentences for children convicted of murder if they turn 18 before sentencing. 法院强调,法官应将年龄和成熟度视为减轻处罚的因素。 The court emphasized that judges should consider age and maturity as mitigating factors. 这项裁决是青少年Noah Musueni和David Amah提出的挑战引起的,强调根据年龄量刑不一致,并可能影响今后的少年案件。 This ruling, prompted by a challenge from teens Noah Musueni and David Amah, highlights inconsistencies in sentencing based on age and could impact future juvenile cases. 法律专家认为这项决定是一项必要的改革。 Legal experts view the decision as a necessary reform.