Second Teen Mogadishu FC Fan Arrested: What the Law Says About Arresting Minors
Kenyans have been debating whether the arrested minors should be face charges despite their grave misconduct...
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Two teenagers were arrested in Nairobi, Kenya, for allegedly desecrating the Kenyan flag after a football match between Kenya Police FC and Mogadishu FC. The incident, captured on viral video, has sparked debate regarding the legal handling of minors.
- The minors are aged 17 and 14 years old.
- The incident occurred on Saturday, September 20, and arrests were made on Thursday, September 25.
- Kenyan law stipulates that disrespecting national symbols can lead to fines up to Ksh5,000 and/or imprisonment for up to six months.
- The Children Act, 2022 states that children aged 14 to 17 years can be held criminally liable, but their best interests must be the primary consideration, and detention should be a last resort.
- Arrested minors are entitled to rights including legal representation and should not be held with adults.
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