Abstract: | The article sets out the law concerning juvenile offenders; the focus is on procedural rather than substantive aspects and particularly upon the enforcement of constitutional guarantees in the process. Parts of the paper: 1. Introduction: Background - 2. The Penal Code's special provisions for young offenders (Age groups; Special measures; Special penalties; Effects of conviction and sentence; Conclusion) - The Criminal Procedure Code: Special provisions for young offenders (Jurisdiction; Pre-trial procedure; The trial hearing; Appeal and other post-sentence proceedings; Special proceedings; Conclusion). Appendix; Code articles applicable to juvenile offenders (Penal Code; Criminal Procedure Code). Notes. |