New Interactive Quiz on Special Safeguards for Children in Criminal Proceedings
The final interactive quiz in the series of educational quizzes on the procedural rights of suspects and accused persons is now available. It is dedicated to the special procedural safeguards for children in criminal proceedings as established by Directive (EU) 2016/800.
The quiz allows users to test their knowledge of the rights of children who are involved in criminal proceedings as suspects or accused persons. At the same time, it provides an accessible introduction to key European standards for the protection of children, including the right to information, the role of holders of parental responsibility, the individual assessment of a child’s needs, and specific rules concerning deprivation of liberty, questioning, and other measures aimed at protecting children in criminal proceedings.
We also invite you to explore the remaining interactive quizzes on the procedural rights of suspects and accused persons in criminal proceedings, covering the right to interpretation and translation, the right to information, the right of access to a lawyer, the right to legal aid, and the presumption of innocence and the right to be present at a trial.
The quizzes are intended for the general public, students, legal professionals, civil society actors, and anyone interested in human rights, criminal justice, and the rule of law. They are easy to complete and do not require any prior knowledge.
Access the quizzes here:
Slovenian version: https://okat.info/bhc/full-proof/home/si
English version: https://okat.info/bhc/full-proof/home/en
The quizzes were developed as part of the dissemination activities of the FULL-PROOF project – Ensuring the due course of criminal proceedings by strengthening respect for the procedural rights of suspects and the accused. The project contributes to strengthening awareness and implementation of procedural rights in criminal proceedings and promotes greater compliance with fair trial standards and the protection of fundamental rights as guaranteed by European Union law and the European Convention on Human Rights.
The European standards addressed in the quizzes are also reflected in Slovenian legislation, particularly in the Criminal Procedure Act and the The Act on the Criminal Treatment of Juveniles (Zakon o kazenski obravnavi mladoletnikov – ZKOM), which was adopted in February 2026. ZKOM represents the first comprehensive regulation of juvenile criminal law in Slovenia and is the result of decades of expert debate and legislative efforts. The Act will enter into force on 1 January 2027 and introduces significant changes to the treatment of juveniles in criminal proceedings, with an emphasis on a more comprehensive approach, greater efficiency, and enhanced cooperation among all stakeholders involved.
More information about the project Ensuring the due course of criminal proceedings by strengthening respect for the procedural rights of suspects and the accused is available at:
https://full-proof.eu/#updates
The project is co-funded by the European Union.