Abstract
The Maxwell Confait murder case in 1972 raised general concern in the U.K. over the vulnerable people under the investigation stage. This general concern led to sweeping reforms in the criminal and juvenile justice procedure, including the introduction of the appropriate adults in the U.K. The appropriate adult’s role is to safeguard the rights and welfare of youths and vulnerable people suspected of a crime. Appropriate adults not only help youths communicate with the police but also ensure that the youths are treated in a fair and just manner while being interrogated. The authority of prior consideration in the Korean juvenile justice system is entitled to prosecutors. Prosecutors have the power to elect a juvenile court or a criminal court. In addition, prosecutors can release youths from the justice system by suspension of prosecution. Despite the substantial power of prosecutors over youths, laws fail to limit what prosecutors decide and clarify the standards for the decision. To safeguard the right of youths, we should consider the introduction of youth advocates, who help youths understand the meaning of every procedure at the investigation stage and ensure that youths are duly treated.
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