Peer-reviewed article
CHILD PARTICIPATION AS VICTIMS OR WITNESSES IN CRIMINAL CASES IN CROATIA
Lana Peto Kujundžić ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001This paper examines how children participate in the criminal justice system in Croatia when they are victims or witnesses to crimes. It describes the legal rules, institutional structures, and procedures that apply to children in these situations. The research is part of an international collaborative study on child participation in justice systems.
Key points
- Focus on legal framework for child victims and witnesses in Croatia's criminal justice system
- Part of international collaborative research by AIMJF/IAYFJM
- Covers institutional and procedural aspects of child participation
- Addresses both legal and practical dimensions of child involvement in justice
Limitations
The abstract does not provide specific findings, outcome measures, or empirical data about how well these procedures actually protect children or support their participation. It is unclear whether the paper evaluates the effectiveness of these procedures or only describes them.
Abstract
The paper is part of a collaborative research organized by the International Association of Youth and Family Judges and Magistrates (AIMJF/IAYFJM) on child participation as victims or witnesses in criminal cases. The article explains the legal, institutional and procedural aspects of child participation in the Justice System in Croatia.