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Best interests in juvenile justice
Meaning in Spanish law and related legal services.
What it means
A guiding consideration in juvenile criminal intervention and measures, alongside statutory safeguards and aims. It does not remove the need for reasoned decisions and judicial supervision.
Legal reference
Juvenile Criminal Responsibility Act · Art. 7 — Best interests in juvenile justice
Plain-language explanation of Spanish law, not an official legal definition. The linked English legislation is an unofficial translation; the Spanish reference text should be consulted in case of doubt.