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Practical considerations about the juvenile criminal responsability act

Authors

  • Pablo Eleazar Salas Donoso Abogado, Licenciado en Ciencias Jurídicas y Diploma en Responsabilidad Penal Adolescente, Facultad de Derecho, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

Abstract

The following work provides an overview of various discussions on the Act Nr.20.084 and a critical review of the enforcement of criminal penalties contemplated in it.These aspects show not only the need of a legal reform but a change in the behaviour ofthe system's actors as well, based on respect and strengthening of the rights ofadolescents.    

Keywords:

Juvenile criminal responsibility, Juvenile justice system, Rights of adolescents, Special deterrence, Criminal penalties enforcement