THE AGE OF CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY IN BRAZIL: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF LOWERING THE AGE AS A SOLUTION TO CURB JUVENILE DELINQUENCY

Abstract

The reduction of the age of criminal responsibility in Brazil is a topic of great legal and social relevance, especially in light of the increase in juvenile delinquency and public  security debates. This article aims to critically analyze the proposal to reduce the age  of criminal responsibility in Brazil, evaluating its effectiveness and its legal, social, and  constitutional implications. Regarding the methodology, the deductive method was  used during the investigation phase; the Cartesian method was employed in the data  processing phase; and the inductive logical basis was applied in the presentation of  the results. Bibliographic and documentary research techniques were used through  the analysis of legislation, doctrine, and academic studies. It was concluded that  reducing the age of criminal responsibility is not an effective solution to juvenile  delinquency, making it necessary to strengthen public policies focused on education,  social inclusion, and the effectiveness of socio-educational measures established by  the Child and Adolescent Statute.