1All decisions and actions under this Code from the start of the criminal proceedings until the execution of the court decision, shall be taken promptly, with preference and without unjustified delay based on the best interest of the child and respecting the rights of the child
2Any competent body shall, promptly, within the time limits defined in this Code, and with preference, examine cases of the child in conflict with the law and the cases of the child victim and witness, by making sure that the criminal process, in each stage, does not aggravate the trauma experienced by the child and that the criminal justice system for children provides, where appropriate, proper assistance to the child.
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