Neka L.I. Historical analysis of pre-trial restrictions for minors (the cases of Great Britain and the USA)

Abstract: The protection of rights and legal interests of persons from crimes determines the application of pre-trial restrictions to the persons infringing the rights and interests of other persons. These restrictions should be legal and justified, and should be applied to the persons committed crimes. On the one hand, the question of pre-trial restrictions application is closely connected with the guarantees of personal rights (especially the rights of minors) in criminal procedure; on the other hand, pre-trial restrictions are a direct invasion of the state in the sphere of civil and political rights. The author applies general scientific methods of analysis and comparison and analyzes the legislative construction of stealing the objects of a special value and the moment of the end of this crime. The article contains the historical analysis of application of pre-trial restrictions to juvenile accused using the example of Great Britain and the USA, and compares them to those applied in Russia. In order to guarantee the protection of rights of minor offenders, and guarantee their special status when applying pre-trial restrictions, it is necessary to take into consideration numerous factors influencing the choice of pre-trial restrictions. 

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