The Protection of the Minor Under Cameroon Criminal Law: An Appraisal

Abstract

The protection of persons under domestic criminal law is considered primordial for the legislators of many countries, not being an exception, in principle, birth is the beginning of the acquisition of legal rights in Cameroon. Cameroon being a country in central Africa has signed and ratified many international conventions and implement several national laws to protect minors. Despite the rich legal and international framework applicable in Cameroon for the promotion and protection of minors, we still witness constant and persistent criminal offenses committed against minors in Cameroon as a result of the poor implementation of these laws. It is as a result of these short comings that we are inviting the government and the stakeholders to embark on the establishment of structures and to ensure effectiveness in the enforcement of the protection of minors and to overcome the current weakness that the country is experiencing.