Child soldiers: Criminals or victims?

Child soldiers: Criminals or victims?

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Index Number: IOR 50/002/2000
Date Published: 22 December 2000

This report examines the complex questions surrounding child soldiers. It addresses such issues as criminal responsibility, where children have committed atrocities voluntarily or through involuntary submission, as well as the need to prosecute those responsible for recruiting and controlling child soldiers.


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