: Provides specialized measures to protect child victims of kidnapping and illegal organ trafficking. Age of Criminal Responsibility : Under 10 years : No criminal prosecution can be initiated.
: Proceedings involving children are held in camera (closed to the public) to safeguard their privacy. : Provides specialized measures to protect child victims
: 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 : Specialized studies on the mechanisms of protection
: Strictly punishes indecent acts and sexual assault, emphasizing that a child's young age constitutes a lack of consent by default. The Algerian Penal Code and Law No
: 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: :