The minimum age of criminal responsibility in Spain is 14. Children younger than 14 who commit an offence fall under the responsibility of social services. The maximum sentence for those who commit an offence when they are 14 or 15 years old is five years. This rises to eight years for 16- or 17-year-olds.
For multiple or serious offences, prison sentences of 15 years or more can be imposed.
Criminal records are wiped when young people turn 18.
POLICY AND REGULATION
By law, youth detention centres in Spain are run by the public sector or not-for-profit organisations to ensure children and young people receive maximum benefit from the funds allocated to their care and rehabilitation. This also applies in France, Germany and Holland.
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