Singapore delays youth court reform for 16-18-year-olds due to legal flexibility concerns.

The Ministry of Social and Family Development in Singapore has delayed the implementation of a law that would allow 16 to 18-year-old offenders to be tried in Youth Courts instead of adult courts. Originally set for January 2025, the changes are now planned for later in the year. The delay is due to concerns that current legal provisions do not provide enough flexibility for handling cases involving older youth offenders.

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