Justice of children

Justice of children


What is Justice?

Justice for children encompasses legal measures to protect their rights and welfare, extending beyond criminal contexts. It includes principles of child-friendly justice from international standards, covering non-criminal court proceedings, such as public law cases involving local authorities and private law cases within family life.


International rules for the justice of children

There are many international rules for juvenile justice. They explain how the states should deal with children who come into contact with the law, regardless of the reason. But if all or almost all of the countries have accepted these rules, they are rarely implemented.


Why do children have to deal with Justice?

Children are involved with the justice system for many reasons: they may be in conflict with the law, but are also victims and witnesses of crime. Children in conflict with the law have often committed an infraction; representing ‘risk of delinquency’, they are victims of unjustified actions by the authorities or are clandestine or asylum seekers.


Juvenile Law

Juvenile law is a complex and multifaceted area of legal practice that addresses the intersection of the legal system with the unique needs and circumstances of minors. Understanding juvenile law is crucial for building healthy societal foundations.

Juvenile Justice

With 1.3 to 1.5 million children detained annually, the failures of juvenile justice systems are unfortunately evident. States must rigorously enforce juvenile justice principles to protect children from the violent and harmful conditions of custody.


Detained children

The significant number of detained children points to the urgent need for heightened awareness and concerted efforts towards safeguarding the rights and well-being of these vulnerable youths.


Effect of Justice on children

The effects of such a meeting focuses on children in conflict with the law who are deprived of their liberty. How the staff treats justice and decisions, fair or not, has a significant impact on the lives of children.


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Written by : Marie Rivolet
Review by : Marc Lacrotte
Translated by : Allison Charette
Review by : Karen Strouse
Last update 22th may 2012