Strengthening Juvenile Justice Systems in the counter-terrorism context

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Law and policy

'Strengthening Juvenile Justice Systems in the counter-terrorism context' project's white paper: 'Protecting Children’s Rights and Keeping Society Safe: How to Strengthen Justice Systems for Children in Europe in the Counter-Terrorism Context?'

EU European Union
Guide
Year: 
2018
Publisher: 
International Juvenile Justice Observatory (IJJO)

This white paper examines law, policy and practice relating to the treatment of children who are alleged as, accused of or recognised as having committed a terrorism-related offence.

The treatment these children receive at the hands of justice, protection and other authorities charged with their care and with holding them accountable for their actions, is indicative of the overall health and effectiveness of the justice and child protection systems for children within EU Member States.

This publication sets out a number of specific recommendations for EU Member States, EU institutions and practitioners working on these issues to ensure that international and regional standards on justice for children are fully complied with. It is available in English and French languages.

This publication has been coordinated and published by the International Juvenile Justice Observatory. It is part of the European project ‘Strengthening Juvenile Justice Systems in the counter-terrorism context: Capacity-building and peer learning among stakeholders’, cofunded by the European Union’s Justice Programme (2014-2020). The contents of it are the sole responsibility of the authors, and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Commission.

 

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White paper: English version (original version)
White paper: French version

'Strengthening Juvenile Justice Systems in the counter-terrorism context' project: National Reports from Austria, Belgium, Croatia, France, Germany, Hungary, Latvia and the Netherlands

EU European Union
Report
Year: 
2018
Publisher: 
International Juvenile Justice Observatory (IJJO)

These national reports examine the current situation of children suspected of or convicted of terrorism in their respective countries and describe some promising practices that are being used to strengthen criminal justice systems for children in a counter-terrorism context.

This publication was coordinated and published by the International Juvenile Justice Observatory. It was funded by the European Union’s Justice Programme (2014-2020). The contents of it are the sole responsibility of the “Strengthening Juvenile Justice Systems in the counter-terrorism context” project partners, and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Commission.

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National reports

'Strengthening Juvenile Justice Systems in the counter-terrorism context' project's Regional Overview Report: 'Children, the Justice System, Violent Extremism and Terrorism: An Overview of Law, Policy and Practice in Six European Countries'

EU European Union
Report
Year: 
2018
Publisher: 
International Juvenile Justice Observatory (IJJO)

This report explores what happens to children when they come to the attention of the criminal justice authorities as a result of alleged involvement with terrorist activity in six European countries (Austria, Belgium, Croatia, France, Germany and the Netherlands). It is also based upon input from practitioners in Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia and Portugal.

It considers if the existing law and policy frameworks are sufficient in terms of their compliance with international and regional standards on justice for children and highlights some promising practices that are currently being used to strengthen criminal justice and protection systems for children.

This publication has been coordinated and published by the International Juvenile Justice Observatory. It is part of the European project ‘Strengthening Juvenile Justice Systems in the counter-terrorism context: Capacity-building and peer learning among stakeholders’, cofunded by the European Union’s Justice Programme (2014-2020). The contents of it are the sole responsibility of the authors, and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Commission.

It is available in English, French, Spanish, German and Dutch. 

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English version (original version)
French version
Spanish version
German version
Dutch version

COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS supporting the prevention of radicalisation leading to violent extremism

EU European Union
Conclusions
Year: 
2017
Publisher: 
European Comission

COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS supporting the prevention of radicalisation leading to violent extremism

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COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION

Directive (EU) 2017/541 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2017 on combating terrorism and replacing Council Framework Decision 2002/475/JHA and amending Council Decision 2005/671/JHA

EU European Union
Directive
Year: 
2017
Publisher: 
European Council, European Parliament

Directive (EU) 2017/541 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2017 on combating terrorism and replacing Council Framework Decision 2002/475/JHA and amending Council Decision 2005/671/JHA

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Directive (EU) 2017/541

Directive (EU) 2016/800 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on procedural safeguards for children who are suspects or accused persons in criminal proceedings

EU European Union
Directive
Year: 
2016
Publisher: 
European Council, European Parliament

Directive (EU) 2016/800 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on procedural safeguards for children who are suspects or accused persons in criminal proceedings

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Directive (EU) 2016/800 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on procedural safeguards for children who a