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Law No. 32 of 2014 concerning Juvenile Law.

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Jordan
Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons
2014-11-02
National
Law, Act

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The new law raises the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 7 to 12 in accordance with international standards. It also prioritises alternatives to detention and diversion from the legal system, ultimately adopting a rehabilitative approach to juvenile justice versus a penal one. The new law will further facilitate the work of Juvenile Police Department (JPD) and programs for children in conflict with the law.

Repeals Law No. 24 of 1968 concerning Juvenile Law.

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    Date of entry into force
    2015-01-01
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