CCR a declarat neconstituțională plasarea obligatorie a minorilor care comit fapte penale înainte de împlinirea vârstei de 14 ani în centre specializate și sancționarea părinților, dar a permis consilierea psihologică fără acordul acestora, în urma u

A recent law aimed at stricter measures for minors committing crimes before age 14 was partially deemed unconstitutional by the Constitutional Court of Romania. The court found that vague definitions in the law, particularly regarding violent acts, hindered clear application. While the court upheld the placement of minors in specialized centers as a constitutional measure, it ruled that mandatory psychological counseling without parental consent was acceptable. The law's provisions regarding parental penalties were criticized for overlapping criminal and contraventional responsibilities, leading to confusion. The court's decision is final, and the unconstitutional aspects must be revised by Parliament before the law can be enacted.