HRW Condemns Turkey’s Law Allowing Adult Sentences for Children

Human Rights Watch has urged Turkey to amend a newly enacted law that permits courts to impose adult sentences on minors, warning it breaches international child protection standards.

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HRW says Turkey’s child sentencing law violates global standards

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Tuesday called on Turkey to amend a new law that allows courts to give adult sentences to children, warning that the measure violates child rights standards and may harm public safety. Law No. 7593, which took effect on August 18, raises prison terms for children between the ages of 12 and 17 […] The post HRW says Turkey’s child sentencing law violates global standards appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

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HRW Condemns Turkey’s Law Allowing Adult Sentences for Children

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