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The Limitations of Lowering the Age of Criminal Responsibility in Preventing Juvenile Crime

--- An Analysis Based on the Case of Bullying and Murder by a Middle School Student in Handan

Authors
Jiaxin Li1, *
1Law School, University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Beijing, 102488, China
*Corresponding author. Email: lijiaxin2208@126.com
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Jiaxin Li
Available Online 18 March 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-380-1_14How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Eleventh Amendment to the Criminal Law; Juvenile Crime; Age of Criminal Responsibility; Crime Prevention
Abstract

The Eleventh Amendment to the Criminal Law includes minors aged 12–14 as subjects of criminal prosecution. This paper examines the impact of lowering the age of criminal responsibility on juvenile crime from various perspectives, combining social hot topics. First, by analyzing the legislative background and current social situation, the paper discusses the rationality of lowering the age of criminal responsibility, emphasizing its necessity for protecting minors’ rights and promoting social security. Second, the paper analyzes the limitations of lowering the age of criminal responsibility, including issues related to the effectiveness of legal enforcement and social public opinion responses. Finally, focusing on the prevention of juvenile crime, the paper proposes a series of strategies and suggestions to achieve the goal of preventing juvenile crime from the root, considering multiple levels such as family, school, and society. The importance of a comprehensive approach is emphasized. From a criminological perspective, this paper discusses the importance and implementation paths of preventing juvenile crime, providing references and insights for solving juvenile crime issues.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Culture, Design and Social Development (CDSD 2024)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
18 March 2025
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978-2-38476-380-1
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2352-5398
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10.2991/978-2-38476-380-1_14How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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