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Briefing Paper On The Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006 (R.A.9344)
Briefing Paper On The Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006 (R.A.9344)
Briefing Paper On The Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006 (R.A.9344)
Similarly, Rule 4 of the Beijing Rules by the Committee on the Rights of the Child urges that the
absolute minimum age should be 12 years and to further increase it to a higher age level and not to
lower it. The Committee argues that there should be a close relationship between the responsibility for
criminal behavior and social rights as marital status and civil majority. It also recommends not setting a
lower level for serious offences than for other crimes.
RA 9344 leads to the conclusion that it is considerable compliant with the CRC if implemented
correctly.