Congress Takes Up Proposal to Lower Age of Criminal Responsibility

Published on Honduras Daily · Oct 25, 2026 · Originally reported October 22, 2026 by Infobae – Honduras

Honduras's Family and Childhood Commission brought together judges, prosecutors, and human-rights defenders to weigh reforms to the juvenile justice system, including lowering the age of criminal responsibility and stiffening penalties for children under 18.

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