Protection of child offenders at the pre-trial process in Malaysia: Are we doing enough?

Ahmad, Nadzriah and Hamid, Abdul Ghafur@Khin Maung Sein and Wok, Saodah (2020) Protection of child offenders at the pre-trial process in Malaysia: Are we doing enough? Environment Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 5 (S13). pp. 285-288. E-ISSN 2398-4287

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Abstract

The adverse effects of the pre-trial process on child offenders are damaging, particularly on their mental, emotional and physical developments. This study adopted the qualitative design, and the results indicate that the majority of the child offenders affirmed that they were subjected to some forms of ill-treatment during the pre-trial process, particularly during the investigation stage, where they are subjected to questioning. Thus, the results can facilitate the policymakers in strengthening and developing the current laws and policies and to introduce diversion programmes as an alternative to the juvenile justice system in Malaysia.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	3163/87704
Uncontrolled Keywords:	pre-trial process; questioning, juveniles; ill-treatment.
Subjects:	K Law > K Law (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws > Department of Civil Law Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
Depositing User:	Prof. Dr. Abdul Ghafur Hamid
Date Deposited:	11 Jan 2021 16:21
Last Modified:	11 Jan 2021 16:21
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/87704

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