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1. Forthcoming policy developments

2. Ongoing debates

Forthcoming policy developments

After several years of public and political debate, a series of draft laws on youth protection and juvenile justice were submitted to Parliament in Luxembourg in March 2022. These reforms aim to fundamentally restructure the system by clearly separating youth protection measures from juvenile criminal law.

The reform is structured around three key legislative texts: Draft Law No. 7991 (introduction of a juvenile criminal law and procedure), Draft Law No. 7992 (strengthening the rights of minor victims and witnesses), and Draft Law No. 7994 (aid, support and protection of minors, young people and families).

Together, these laws replace the 1992 law on youth protection (loi modifiée du 10 août 1992 relative à la protection de la jeunesse) and reform the 2008 law on child and family support (loi modifiée du 16 décembre 2008 relative à l'aide à l'enfance et à la famille). They introduce, for the first time in Luxembourg, a distinct juvenile criminal law framework, while establishing a clearer separation between minors in conflict with the law and those in need of protection.

The reform is grounded in a child-rights-based and participatory approach, in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The legislative process is ongoing.

Ongoing debates

There are currently no ongoing debates.