Age of Culpability

In "Age of Culpability," author Gideon Yaffe explores a groundbreaking theory of criminal responsibility that challenges conventional views on juvenile offenders. Published by Oxford University Press in 2020, this insightful paperback spans 256 pages and delves into the complexities of how society perceives child criminals. Yaffe argues that leniency should not be granted based solely on psychological, behavioral, or neural immaturity, but rather because these young individuals are denied the right to vote. He posits that true accountability for criminal actions should only be assigned to those who have a full say in the laws that govern them. This thought-provoking work invites readers to reconsider the foundations of justice and accountability in relation to youth, making it a must-read for anyone interested in criminal law, ethics, and social justice.