# Directive (EU) 2016/800 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on procedural safeguards for children who are suspects or accused persons in criminal proceedings, Article 1: Subject matter

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

This Directive lays down common minimum rules concerning certain rights of children who are:
(a) suspects or accused persons in criminal proceedings; or
(b) subject to European arrest warrant proceedings pursuant to Framework Decision 2002/584/JHA (requested persons).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2016/800/article/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2016-800/article-1
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