ORGANIZATIONAL AND LEGAL MECHANISMS FOR ENSURING THE RIGHTS AND LEGITIMATE INTERESTS OF MINORS IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS: DIRECTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT
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This article examines the organizational and legal mechanisms for ensuring the rights and legitimate interests of minors in criminal proceedings. It analyzes the legal nature of the concept of a “minor” and their procedural status through a comparative study of national and foreign approaches. Particular attention is given to international legal standards, including child protection principles enshrined in global instruments, and their implementation into national legislation. The study also provides a historical and retrospective overview of the development of juvenile justice systems and identifies current trends toward humanization, specialization, and the introduction of child-friendly justice models. Based on the analysis, the article proposes directions for improving legal and institutional frameworks to enhance the protection of minors in criminal proceedings.
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