Today, the age of criminal responsibility in Sweden is 15 years. However, an investigation has proposed that it be lowered to 14 years for serious crimes. In a new statement, The Liberals now believe that the age limit should be lowered further.
The Liberals point out that more and more 13-year-olds are committing serious crimes.
"We therefore propose that the age of criminal responsibility generally remains 15 years, but is lowered to 13 years for the most serious crimes," writes, among others, party leader Johan Pehrson on DN Debatt.
By the most serious crimes, we mean crimes with a minimum sentence of four years, as well as attempts, preparations, and instigation of such crimes.
"For most under 15-year-olds who commit crimes, measures via the municipality's social services will continue to be the main track," writes The Liberals.
The government is currently considering how to proceed with the proposal to lower the age to 14 years. The Sweden Democrats also want to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13 years.
