An Administrative Law Status of Inspectors for Juvenile Affairs Commissions and Protection of Their Rights (Based on Regional Practice Analysis)

Contemporary challenges necessitate a reassessment of the legal regulation governing the prevention of neglect and juvenile delinquency, wherein commissions for juvenile affairs and the protection of juveniles’ rights serve as the principal coordinating bodies. An analysis of the legislation of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation showed that a number of commissions include inspectors whose status and powers are not determined by the Model Regulation on Commissions for Minors and the Protection of Their Rights. The study finds an overlap between the duties of commission inspectors and those of responsible secretaries, commission members, and supporting specialists. It was also determined that commission teams should be reinforced with specialists possessing higher legal qualifications. Since an inspector may become a commission subject/participant, the legal basis for their activities must be secured. The paper examines amending the Model Provision and proposes the author’s formulation of a legal norm to include inspectors in commissions, require them to hold a law degree, and formalize their specific functions. This will increase the efficiency of the commissions, in particular when considering cases of administrative offenses committed by minors, their parents (legal representatives), and other persons.

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