Danish law states that police, schools, and the social system must carry out crime preventive work among children and youths in every municipality of the country.
Many municipalities have organized their crime prevention work in a collaborative effort between schools, social services, and the police. This is known as SSP-cooperation.
Schools must create a framework that... read rest of article
In Denmark,
the age of criminal liability is 15. What this means is that young
people below the age of 15 may not be punished or arrested for
criminal activity. They may, however, still be questioned by police
investigating a criminal act – and trying to bring to light, for
instance, whether others were involved in its commission. Police will
hand over the case to the social services authority, and they
will contact the family of the offender, and decide what should be
done with him/her... read rest of article.
Young people below
the age of 15 cannot be charged and punished under the penal code.
Instead, social services must take action to
prevent further criminal activities... Read rest of article.
If you find yourself
in need of legal counselling, you can get free advice and legal aid
from Retshjælpen or the Lawyers' Legal Aid (Advokatvagten).
Free legal aid is available in around 100
locations across Denmark
Normally,
Retshjælpen will only be able to offer advice orally – in other
words, you have to show up in person at their offices.
In some areas of the country, Retshjælpen
can also grant you written assistance with your case: e.g. lodge a
complaint if you have been fired from your job, or have trouble with
your tenancy agreement and want to file a complaint, for example over
rent increases or the like. Retshjælpen
can also help you file complaints against municipal... read rest of article.
