Italy -
The MACR in Italy is 14. Those aged 14 to 17 can only be prosecuted if there is evidence of their criminal intent.
Spain -
In Spain, children aged 14 or older can be locked up for their crimes. Younger children can, however, be subject to protection measures if they commit a crime.
South Korea -
South Korean law says that “no one can be punished for an offence committed while under the age of 14.” The same applies in North Korea.
Belgium -
In Belgium, kids aged 12 can be held responsible for their crimes.
Netherlands -
Any offenses committed from the age of 12 can be punished by Dutch law.
Israel -
In Israel, the minimum age for being arrested is 12, in both civil and military law.
Indonesia -
The country reviewed its laws and increased the minimum age for criminal responsibility from eight to 12 years old.
Saudi Arabia -
The minimum age for criminal responsibility is said to have been raised from seven to 12. Judicial opinion varies, depending on the individual and crime in question.
Kenya -
In the African nation, children between ages eight and 12 can only be prosecuted if they understood what they were doing at the time of the offense.
Switzerland - In Switzerland, the MACR is 10, meaning that those at this age and older will be subject to criminal penalties.