An Interpretative Analysis of Article 55 of the Albanian Criminal Code: Cumulative Sentencing of Juvenile Offenders and Current Challenges in Albanian Case Law
By: Enkelejda Meçka
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Language: English
Page range: 45 - 61
Published on: Jul 14, 2026
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