1This Code shall apply only to the procedure of administering of justice for the child in conflict with the law, and child victim and/or witness of criminal offences.
2This Code, in the cases foreseen by Article 27 paragraph 5 therein, shall apply to a person from 18 to 21 years of age, if he/she is a defendant for a criminal offence committed when he was a child.
3The provisions foreseen in the Code do not apply to children who commit criminal offences under the age of criminal responsibility, as criminal proceedings against them may not be initiated or if initiated, they shall be dismissed immediately. In such case, the child protection structures shall act and all the measures foreseen by the law on the rights and protection of children shall apply in order to provide them with procedural rights, assistance and service similar to the child in conflict with the law/victim or witness concerning the cross-examination process and contact with the police and prosecution bodies.
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