TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Table of Contents
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1.Background
1.2. Purpose of the Handbook
1.3. Methodology
1.4. Definitions
1.5. Handbook Structure
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2. INTERNATIONAL LEGAL FRAMEWORK
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Introduction
2.2. Right to Life, Survival and Development
2.3. Non Discrimination
2.4. Right to be heard
2.5. Best interests of the Child
2.6. Dignity and Respect
2.7. Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility
2.8. Guarantees for a Fair Trial
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Imprisonment as a Last Resort
2.10. Separation from Adult Prisoners
2.11. Sentencing Options
2.12. Conclusions
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3. NATIONAL LEGAL FRAMEWORK
3.1.Introduction
3.2.Constitution of Zimbabwe
3.3.Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act
3.4.Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act
3.5.Children’s Act
3.6. Prison Act
3.7. Conclusion
4. ROLES OF STAKEHOLDERS IN JUVENILE JUSTICE
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4.1.Introduction
4.2.Police
4.3.Probation Officers
4.4.Public Prosecutors
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Magistrates
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Prison Officers
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Conclusion
5. CONCLUSION
6. ADDENDUM:PRETRIAL DIVERSION PROGRAMME
BIBLIOGRAPHY
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