CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY OF JUVENILES IN SECULAR LAW AND ISLAMIC JURISPRUDENCE

Abstract

This study addresses the criminal responsibility of a minor, or juvenile, in positive law and Islamic jurisprudence, given its significant importance in determining the extent of accountability for actions committed by this segment of society. Particularly, when considering that Algerian criminal law, comparative law, and the rules of Islamic jurisprudence have progressively adopted this responsibility, ranging from exemption to mitigation and, eventually, to full accountability. This progression is attributed to the lack of awareness, discernment, and the extent to which freedom of choice is present or absent.