Child
Rights Glossary : J
JUVENILE JUSTICE
Juvenile justice is a matter of practical concern in all regions
and all legal systems. Large numbers of children become caught
up in the legal system, as accused or accusers, victims or witnesses,
and in situations outside conflicts with the criminal law, such
as asylum seeking, refugee and unaccompanied children, and children
incarcerated with their mothers.
National laws need to be brought into full compliance with the
Convention on the Rights of the Child, and all actions have to
be taken with the best interests of the child as a primary consideration.
That affects the role played by judges, lawyers, social workers,
law enforcement officials, immigration officers, personnel working
in children’s' institution and a range of other workers.
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