Restorative Justice for Juvenile Delinquents in Bangladesh: A New Chance for Hope

Kalim Ullah

https://doi.org/10.62271/pjc.16.4.1229.1243

Abstract

Since its independence, the state has initiated numerous reforms in the criminal justice system to improve the treatment of juvenile delinquents in Bangladesh. To that end, this study will analyze the informal mechanisms currently in place to address juvenile delinquencies outside the formal legal system. Restorative justice may be a viable approach to addressing the needs of juvenile delinquents while adhering to the principles of justice in Bangladesh. This is because the formal juvenile justice system is costly and requires a lengthy process due to outdated legislation and a lack of financial resources. The study’s main goal is to find out whether restorative justice is an effective means of settling disputes involving juveniles in Bangladesh. Efforts have also been made to provide recommendations for the necessary amendments to the law, the appropriate monitoring and supervision of the government, the responsiveness of all stakeholders, the resources and preparedness required to ensure effective restorative justice in Bangladesh.

Keywords: Juvenile Delinquency, Formal Judicial System, Restorative Justice, Children Act, Victim.