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  • Judicial Review

    A form of legal action in which the court assesses the legality of something done by government, including administrative decisions and the adoption of secondary legislation.

  • Juvenile

    Juvenile offenders receive special treatment and the overriding emphasis is on rehabilitation rather than punishment, with criminal proceedings being avoided wherever possible. There is a juvenile court where crimes committed by children are tried.

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