: Only subject to protective or educational measures (re-education), not deterrent punishments.
In the Algerian legal system, the (الحماية الجنائية للطفولة) is primarily governed by Law No. 15-12 of July 15, 2015 , which established a dedicated legal framework for children at risk, delinquent children, and child victims. This legislation integrates international standards from the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into domestic law. Key PDF Resources & Research Papers : Only subject to protective or educational measures
: Specialized studies on the mechanisms of protection from exploitation and protection against sexual assault can be found on the Algerian Scientific Journal Platform (ASJP) and ResearchGate. Core Legal Protections 15-12 as published in the Algerian Official Gazette
: The complete Law No. 15-12 as published in the Algerian Official Gazette . and child victims.
: A detailed doctoral thesis titled The Criminal Protection of the Child in Algerian Legislation (3.02 MB) hosted on UnivDz.
: Juvenile cases are handled by dedicated juvenile judges and "Children's Sections" within courts.
The Algerian Penal Code and Law No. 15-12 categorize criminal protection into three main areas: :
