16 minors arrested after Friday's Brussels riots—including a 16-year-old carrying 7 Molotov cocktails, another throwing electric scooters onto burning barricades, and a 14-year-old hurling stones and explosives at police.
Juvenile judges ordered all three into youth institutions. All three were released immediately. Reason: no space available.
Belgium's youth detention centers are full, with 283 minors already on the waitlist for closed facilities. Even court-ordered placements can't be enforced.
Brussels prosecutors warn the situation is breeding a sense of impunity and eroding public trust in the justice system.
Juvenile judges ordered all three into youth institutions. All three were released immediately. Reason: no space available.
Belgium's youth detention centers are full, with 283 minors already on the waitlist for closed facilities. Even court-ordered placements can't be enforced.
Brussels prosecutors warn the situation is breeding a sense of impunity and eroding public trust in the justice system.