Historical and Legal Aspects of the Origin and Development of Juvenile Justice (Comparative Analysis)
Keywords:
juvenile justice, history of juvenile justice, juvenile court, Juvenile Justice Code, a minor in conflict with the law.Abstract
The following article discusses one of the most pressing issues in today's world – juvenile justice. The article discusses the history of the origins of juvenile justice, the stages of development, including issues related to juvenile court and on criminal liability of a minor in conflict with the law, current approaches and realities, both in the world and in Georgia. The article focuses on the best interests of the minor as the main principle of juvenile justice. The article also discusses the Juvenile Justice Code, as the first special law on juveniles in the Georgian legislature.
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