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Stormont bid to raise criminal age to 14 falls after unionist veto

A proposal to increase the minimum age of criminal responsibility in Northern Ireland from 10 to 14 has been defeated in the Assembly after unionists deployed a petition of concern.

30 June 2026
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Teen remanded in custody over Derry disorder and assault charges

15 June 2026
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DUP Tables Petition of Concern to Block Raise in Age of Criminal Responsibility

08 June 2026
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Stormont Debates Budget Deadlock, Supreme Court Ruling and Election Results as Hospital Parking Act Becomes Law

11 May 2026
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Assembly Backs Irish-Medium Education Workforce Bill at Second Stage as Justice Minister Warns of £215m Budget Shortfall

14 April 2026
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Unionist Leader Opposes Plan to Raise Northern Ireland Age of Criminal Responsibility to 14

07 April 2026
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House of Lords backs narrow bans on step-relative and child-like pornography

03 March 2026
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