Wijziging van het Wetboek van Strafvordering en de Overleveringswet ter implementatie van richtlijn nr. 2016/800/EU van het Europees Parlement en de Raad van 11 mei 2016 betreffende procedurele waarborgen voor kinderen die verdachte of beklaagde zijn in een strafprocedure (PbEU L 132)

This legislative proposal aims to implement EU Directive 2016/800 into Dutch law. It updates the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Extradition Act to ensure that children suspected of or accused of a crime receive specialized legal protections and support during legal proceedings. The changes primarily affect the judicial system and legal practitioners. It ensures that children in the criminal justice system have access to appropriate support and safeguards tailored to their age and maturity.