'No civilised society regards children as
accountable for their actions to the same extent as adults ... The
wisdom of protecting young children against the full rigour
of the law is beyond argument. The difficulty lies in
determining when and under what circumstances should it be
removed.' – Professor Colin Howard
The Law relating to juvenile protection is a highly
controversial topic and should be treated with utmost respect.
Until recently, the law relating to the commission of crimes by the
juveniles was under a dilemma, and now with the evolvement of
jurisprudence, the legal system is more explicit concerning
juvenile delinquency.
Juvenile justice is a sensitive area of law dealing with the
rights and protection of children. Therefore numerous amounts of
legislation have been adopted at all levels, be it national or
international. Juvenile justice is a realm which deals with various
issues including the liberty and behavioral aspects of a
juvenile.
