Juvenile Justice Law: What many Filipinos often misunderstand

MANILA, Philippines — The fatal shooting at a public school in Tacloban City has reignited calls to lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility in the Philippines.

However, amid public outrage and renewed debate over the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act, lawyer, educator, and human rights officer Amlan-Najar Namla said Tuesday that many Filipinos misunderstand ...