Juvenile Laws at Kosovo
Certainly! Here's an overview of the juvenile justice system in Kosovo:
Juvenile Justice System in Kosovo
👦 Definition of a Minor
*Minor: An individual *aged 14 to under 18 years.
⚖️ Age of Criminal Responsibility- The minimum age of criminal responsibility is *14 years.
🏛 Juvenile Courts and Legal Proceedings
*Specialized Judges: Kosovo has established specialized juvenile judges in each jurisdiction to handle cases involving minrs.
*Mandatory Legal Representation: Defense in juvenile proceedings is mandatory from the first questioning. If the minor or their legal representative does not engage a defender, one is appointed ex offiio.
*Parental Involvement: A parent or guardian must accompany the minor at all stages of the criminal procedre.
🧑⚖️ Sentencing and Detention
Detention as a Last Resor: Detention is used only when other alternative measures are insufficent.
Duration of Detentio: Detention can be imposed for a maximum period of 12 months, with regular revews.
Educational Measure: These include judicial reprimand, increased supervision, and institutional measures aimed at rehabilitation and resocializaion.
🛡 Diversion Measures
Alternative to Formal Proceedins: Kosovo's Juvenile Justice Code outlines 16 diversion measures, such as reconciliation with the injured party, compensation, psychological counseling, and community sevice.
Implementatin: These measures are applied to redirect juveniles from the criminal justice system onto paths of education, socialization, and rehabilittion.
🌍 International Standards and Reforms
Alignment with International Standads: Kosovo's juvenile justice system aligns with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and European stadards.
Reform Initiaties: The EU and UNICEF have supported reforms to ensure that children in conflict with the law are treated in line with international standards, focusing on rehabilitation and prevntion.
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