A Comparative Study of Juvenile Criminal Responsibility in the Criminal Law of Iran and Azerbaijan
Keywords:
Child, Gradual System of Criminal Responsibility, Immediate System of Criminal ResponsibilityAbstract
Differential judicial proceedings and the adoption of special mechanisms concerning individuals who, due to their age, have not yet reached intellectual, physical, and psychological maturity constitute essential requirements of a fair trial system. Therefore, it is necessary to devise appropriate and effective mechanisms that, while providing a suitable response to unlawful conduct, also emphasize the proper education and rehabilitation of juveniles. Iran and Azerbaijan, recognizing these necessities and in harmony with international legislative trends, have attempted to establish special conditions and regulations concerning juvenile delinquency. Nevertheless, the degree and nature of legislative decision-making in this area, as in other fields of lawmaking, are influenced by the differing cultural and historical conditions of each country. The laws of both states prescribe a specific age for the commencement of criminal responsibility. In this regard, Azerbaijan, by adopting approaches such as a gradual system of criminal responsibility and applying identical regulations to both girls and boys, demonstrates greater conformity with international conventions and covenants.
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