TO THE QUESTION OF THE RIGHT OF JUVENILES TO TRIAL BY JURY

Abstract

The purpose of writing this article is the rationale of securing the rights of the minor accused on the court with participation of jurors. Analyzing the changes in the current criminal procedure legislation, the legal positions of the Konstitutional Court of the Russian Federation, the authors conclude that there is no equal access to justice in criminal proceedings for Russian citizens. The authors note, that the jury is a constitutionally approved method of citizen participation in the administration of justice, and has a special constitutional and legal significance.