NNA 02/09/2026

NNA - The Council of Ministers unanimously approves draft law to raise age of criminal responsibility

NNA - The media office of the Minister of Justice announced that the Council of Ministers unanimously approved a draft law submitted by the Ministry of Justice, which provides for raising the age of criminal responsibility from 7 years to 14 years.

This step aims to modernize criminal legislation and strengthen the protection of children, in line with modern human rights standards, and reflects the adoption of a more humane approach to the administration of justice.