THE PREVENTIVE VALUE OF CRIMINAL LEGISLATION CONCERNING MINORS (FOREIGN EXPERIENCE)

Author(s): Kunts E.V.

Rubric: Relevant aspects of criminal law, criminal proceedings and criminalistics

DOI: 10.21777/2587-9472-2026-2-57-61

Release: 2026-2 (50)

Pages: 57-61

Keywords: foreign legislation, imprisonment, criminal law measures, punishment, minor, offender, probation

Annotation: The article examines the punishments and criminal measures applied to minors under the laws of foreign countries. Due to the rising rate of juvenile delinquency in the analyzed countries, governments have begun to focus on optimizing the sentencing and enforcement systems for young offenders. It is proposed to expand the courts’ powers in juvenile sentencing, to introduce new types of punishments that do not involve imprisonment but include certain restrictive measures, and to expand criminal law measures, including probation. Given this, imprisonment should be imposed on juvenile offenders only if they truly pose a danger to society or are resistant to correctional measures. The terms of such imprisonment must be specific, and their duration must be determined by the court, taking into account the personality of the offender and the nature of the crime committed. They must be placed in institutions for juvenile offenders, which prohibit the detention of adult criminals.

Bibliography: Kunts E.V. THE PREVENTIVE VALUE OF CRIMINAL LEGISLATION CONCERNING MINORS (FOREIGN EXPERIENCE) // Journal of Legal Sciences. – 2026. – № 2 (50). – С. 57-61. doi: 10.21777/2587-9472-2026-2-57-61