北爱尔兰提议将承担刑事责任的最低年龄从10岁提高到14岁,以青年发展和更好的司法成果为例。 Northern Ireland proposes raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14, citing youth development and better justice outcomes.

北爱尔兰正在辩论将最低刑事责任年龄从10岁提高到10岁的问题,并援引10至14岁这一发展“灰色地区”为例。 Northern Ireland is debating raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 10, citing a developmental "grey area" between ages 10 and 14. 正在由风暴大会审查的《司法法案》拟议修正案将提高年龄,同时维持对谋杀、过失杀人和强奸等严重罪行的问责制。 A proposed amendment to the Justice Bill, under review by the Stormont Assembly, would increase the age while maintaining accountability for serious crimes like murder, manslaughter, and rape. 这一改变是在2023年公众咨询之后作出的,得到了广泛支持。 The change follows a 2023 public consultation showing broad support. 警察和儿童福利倡导者强调避免将青年定罪,注意到发展差异和采取适合年龄的应对措施的必要性。 Police and child welfare advocates emphasize avoiding criminalization of youth, noting developmental differences and the need for age-appropriate responses. 与成人单位分离不足的过时羁押设施正在现代化,计划合并和更新场所,包括Portandown潜在的新设施。 Outdated custody facilities with inadequate separation from adult units are being modernized, with plans to consolidate and upgrade sites, including potential new facilities in Portadown. 目标是最大限度地减少儿童被拘押的时间,改进司法系统对青年的反应。 The goal is to minimize children’s time in custody and improve the justice system’s response to youth.