An analysis of juvenile law in Taiwan and some comparisons with the U.S

Juveniles have been treated differently from adults in legal matters throughout Chinese history. However, a special comprehensive juvenile law was not published until 1962. The law deals with juvenile delinquents and potential delinquents, ages 12–18. Juveniles involved in espionage against the gove...

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Main Author: Jan, Lee -Jan (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 1981
In: American journal of criminal justice
Year: 1981, Volume: 6, Issue: 2, Pages: 53-62
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Keywords:
Juvenile Delinquent
Juvenile Court
Probation Officer
Criminal Court
Juvenile Offender
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Summary:Juveniles have been treated differently from adults in legal matters throughout Chinese history. However, a special comprehensive juvenile law was not published until 1962. The law deals with juvenile delinquents and potential delinquents, ages 12–18. Juveniles involved in espionage against the government are not protected by juvenile law. Juveniles in general have less due process protection compared to their counterparts in the U.S. However, this is compensated by the better trained judges in Taiwan. Cultural differences also resulted in Taiwan putting more emphasis on the family responsibility for the care and Supervision of juveniles.
ISSN:1936-1351
DOI:10.1007/BF02887397