Study On Private Hearing System For Juveniles

With the rapid advent of the society including the economic growth and social structure transformation, the rate of criminal crimes committed by juveniles has sharply increased, as well as the severity. Therefore, it is significant to reconsider the private hearing system for juveniles in our country. The case that is discussed in this essay typically reveals the cracks of private hearing system for juveniles in our country, which can be showed by the unlawful reports from media, the rejection of the application for public hearing by the court and the doubts about the judgment from both legal professionals and the public. On one hand, it is necessary to protect juveniles’ special interests at the maximum level including establishing derivate systems. On the other hand, it is urgent to make the border of the juvenile protection clear in the criminal litigation scheme and try to find a balance among the juvenile protection, due procedure and the right to information of media and the public. In summary, analyzing the history of the development of the private hearing system for juveniles and its rationales and characteristics may and its applications in different jurisdictions may do some help for resolving the conflicts mentioned above and improving the system in China.