354 minors held criminally responsible in Georgia
From January 1 to August 1, the number of minors brought to criminal responsibility in Georgia was 354, with most accused of theft, Azernews reports.
Out of these 354 individuals aged 14 to 18, 18 were already serving conditional sentences.
The most common crimes committed by minors included theft, intentional harm to health, robbery, and violence.
According to Georgia's law on the protection of minors, the procedure for recognizing a minor as a victim of a crime has been simplified. Crimes against minors are under special control. Criminal liability for minors is regulated by specific legislation and generally involves lighter penalties compared to those for adults.
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