Brussels, 09/03/2016 (Agence Europe) - In Strasbourg on Wednesday 9 March, MEPs adopted by 613 to 30 and 56 abstentions new measures to ensure that children suspected of or investigated for committing a crime are given a fair trial.
Agreement on the directive in question was reached informally with the Council in December. The directive recognises the right for any child to be helped by a lawyer and be accompanied by parent or guardian (or another suitable adult) during most of the...