Abstract:In Malaysia, the increase in juvenile delinquency has always been a source of worry. The discussion around juvenile sentencing is always centred on the familial aspect of rehabilitating adolescents and the punitive role of criminal punishments. The proponents of restorative justice think that children in their vulnerable position should not be subjected to harsh sentences, whereas the proponents of punitive justice advocate for harsher, deterrent punishments. In light of this, this study aims to examine the pr… Show more
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