Human Rights Watch (HRW) has criticized a recent Turkish law, No. 7593, which allows courts to impose adult sentences on children. The law, enacted on August 18th, increases potential prison terms for offenders as young as 12 years old. HRW argues this violates international child rights standards, potentially harming the well-being and rehabilitation of young offenders. The organization warns that applying adult sentencing to children may also be counterproductive to public safety. They are urging Turkey to amend the law to align with globally recognized protections for children within the justice system. This development raises concerns about the treatment of juvenile offenders in Turkey and its commitment to international human rights conventions. The move is likely to draw further scrutiny from international rights groups.