Check realities on the ground, child advocates tell lawmakers
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MANILA, Philippines --- Lawmakers should check the real situation on the ground before passing a bill that would lower the age of criminal liability to nine years old, children's rights advocates said on Tuesday. Commission on Human Rights (CHR) CommissionCheck realities on the ground, child advocates tell lawmakers
MANILA, Philippines --- Lawmakers should check the real situation on the ground before passing a bill that would lower the age of criminal liability to nine years old, children's rights advocates said on Tuesday. Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Commissioner Leah Tanodra-Armamento said the bill --- if enacted into law --- would aggravate the situation of children who are already suffering inhumane conditions inside jails and reformation facilities. "The Commission on Human Rights reminds our legislators of the realities on the ground, which will be worsened by the proposed bill lowering the minimum age of criminal responsibility (MACR). Everyone knows our jails are overly conge...Keep on reading: Check realities on the ground, child advocates tell lawmakers Read more