New Turkish Law Allows Children Under 14 to Face Life Sentences, Drawing Rights Backlash

Amendments to Turkey's Child Protection Law now permit minors under 14 to be tried as adults, prompting strong condemnation from Human Rights Watch and other watchdogs.

27 Aug, 13:32 — 27 Aug, 13:32

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New Turkish law allows children to be sentenced to life in prison outrages human rights groups

The amendments to the Child Protection Law, which took effect on August 8, violate children’s rights by allowing those younger than 14 to be tried as adults, Human Rights Watch claimed.

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New Turkish Law Allows Children Under 14 to Face Life Sentences, Drawing Rights Backlash

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New Turkish law allows children to be sentenced to life in prison outrages human rights groups

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