SISTEMUL JUSTITIEI PENTRU MINORI ÎN SPANIA
THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM IN SPAIN

Summary/Abstract: 1. Relevant legal framework regulating criminal proceedings against juvenile offenders. 2. Age thresholds of criminal responsibility and liability to prosecution. 3. Specialized agencies. 3.1. Judges specialization. 3.2. Prosecutor's specialization. 3.3. Specialization required for any, other figure acting in the proceedings. 3.4. Social services (or similar agencies) involved in the proceedings. 4. Early definition of the proceedings. 5. Personality assessment procedures. 6. Mediation. 7. Personal liberty. 8. Safeguards for the protection of minors. 8.1. Affective and/or psychological assistance. 8.2. Preventing the disclosure of the juvenile offender's identity. 8.3. Other measures. 9. Final remarks.

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