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IELTS essay, topic: Young criminals should receive the same punishment as adults (agree/disagree)

This essay topic was seen in a recent IELTS test in Italy. Some people think that young criminals should receive the same punishment as adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Sample Band 8 Essay In today’s society, people are divided on whether or not young criminals should be treated the same as adults. On one side are those who argue that young criminals should receive the same punishment as adults in order to ensure justice is served. On the other side are those who believe that because young people lack maturity and understanding, they should not be held accountable to the same degree as adults. Personally, I do not agree that treating young criminals in the same way as adults serves justice. First of all, because children lack the intellectual capacity to understand the seriousness and repercussions… Read More »IELTS essay, topic: Young criminals should receive the same punishment as adults (agree/disagree)

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