Peculiarities of criminal liability of children in Lithuania

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Title:
Peculiarities of criminal liability of children in Lithuania
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ENThis chapter provides an analysis of certain peculiarities in the regulation and application of criminal liability for children in Lithuania, examined within the context of international child rights protection standards. It briefly reviews the evolution of national regulation and highlights recent trends. A concise overview of juvenile delinquency statistics and tendencies is provided. The analysis includes court decisions addressing issues related to the suspension of the execution of custodial sentences imposed on minors. Specific features of the release of children from criminal liability and trends in judicial practice are also discussed. Additionally, the regulation and application of diversion concerning children are examined. The conclusions suggest that children’s criminal justice could be further improved by expanding the use of these measures, clearly delineating provisions that establish the peculiarities of criminal liability of minors in legislation, elaborating on diversion procedures, and ensuring the protection of child rights.

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10.1007/978-3-032-07092-0_11
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2026-07-23 15:06:23
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