Procedures and Interim Measures Taken by the Juvenile Judge to Protect Children in Light of the Provisions of Law No.15-12 of Algeria

Abstract

The legal rules for the follow-up of a child who commits the crime differ from what is planned for adults, both in terms of the scope of responsibility and in terms of the competent authority to investigate. his difference is due to considerations of freedom of choice and perception, which vary according to age. In view of developments and changes in modern societies that have had a significant impact on the criminal treatment of delinquent children as well as children in danger, the importance of caring for and protection of this group has emerged and has been seen as a victim of certain circumstances that have led to deviation from proper behavior and behavior. Which requires legislative treatment through an integrated system of laws initiated by the Algerian legislator early under the Penal Code (Order 66-156 Amended and Supplementary) and the Code of Criminal Procedure (Order 66-155 amended and supplemented). Hence, Order 72-03 on the Protection of Children and Adolescents Which was intended to protect children psychologically and socially. This text was implemented in parallel with the provisions of the Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure, which included the substantive and procedural rules for crimes committed by juveniles. The most important of all events is the Child Protection Act No. 15/12, which included, for the first time, provisions relating to delinquent children from the procedures for follow-up, trial and execution of their sentences. The Algerian legislator introduced procedural and procedural rules that are in line with the specificity of juveniles. This is especially important for the trial stage in relation to juveniles. The Child Protection Act contains many procedural mechanisms and guarantees that are a means of achieving a fair trial that achieves the objectives of criminal policy. These provisions, however, remain limited to the full protection of the child at risk or the delinquent child, so effective efforts must be made by all to provide the necessary protection.