New Turkish law allows children to be sentenced to life in prison outrages human rights groups
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Source: The Jerusalem Post
Published: 2026-08-27 23:32 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Crime & Justice
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A new Turkish law allowing children aged 15 and above to be sentenced to life in prison, and those aged 12 and above to receive a maximum sentence of 27 years, has been widely condemned by human rights groups since it came into effect earlier this month.
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