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Israel Seeks to Jail Offenders as Young as 12

Justice Minister bill states offenders would start serving sentence at 14 if they are convicted of murder, attempted murder or manslaughter.

Nir Hasson
Nir Hasson
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Israel's Justice Ministry has almost finished drafting a bill that would allow children under 14 to be sentenced to jail.

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