Recommendation 178
Raise the age of criminal responsibility to 18 years as recommended by the CRC
State
Iceland
Issue
Domestic legal, institutional and policy frameworks
Criminal justice
Implementation of recommendations and follow-up
Population group
Children
Australian Government Agency and/or Jurisdiction
• States and territories
Australia's Response
Notes (will not consider further at this time)
Australia's Position
Australian State and Territory governments will continue to focus on reducing contact of children and youth with the criminal justice system, but do not currently intend to raise the age of criminal responsibility.