Formation and development of juvenile law in Europe and Ukraine in the first third of the twentieth century

Abstract

This article studies establishment of juvenile courts in some European countries and Ukraine. Also the provisions of the constitutions of some European countries of the first third of the twentieth century concerning the rights of children and the consolidation of children's rights in sectoral legislation in Europe and Ukraine are examined. Experience of some European countries and Ukraine is summarized in the final conclusions and reader finds some recommendations for the Ukrainian legislators.

Keywords

• juvenile law
• rights of minors
• juvenile court
• juvenile justice
• constitution