My lawyer, my rights. Access of children to the assistance of a defence lawyer
Social rehabilitation, human rights, criminal proceedings and children’s rights
The study included interviews with 13 experts, 6 children staying at juvenile institutions and 5 lawyers representing children in criminal proceedings and juvenile justice proceedings. The report also features a review of legal provisions on children’s right to criminal defence, an overview of the phenomenon of juvenile delinquency and anti-social behaviour as well as the characteristics of legal representation presented from the three perspectives, namely those of lawyers, experts and children themselves. The document’s summary includes recommendations regarding legislation and practice.
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