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The Lord Bishop of Manchester

Speaking in the House of Lords on 21 January 2026

Debate

Age of Criminal Responsibility

Contribution

My Lords, the Minister referred a few moments ago to Sweden lowering its age below 15. I have done a quick google check, and as far as I can understand, it has lowered it to 14, which is rather different from 10. Can she confirm that that is correct?

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