Abstract
Juvenile justice is an essential element of the development of social justice provision for minors in all countries, thus enhancing the safety of youth and the maintenance of order in society. The aim of the research is to analyse the theoretical provisions and legal norms governing the administrative and legal protection of minors in European countries. It is also to formulate proposals and recommendations for the modernization of the legal framework for juvenile justice institutions’ functioning in the Republic of Kazakhstan. According to the set goal and objectives, a range of general and special research methods were used for a comprehensive analysis. The theoretical and practical significance of the article is determined by its relevance and novelty, with its focus on solving the most important problems facing protection of minors’ rights in the judicial process.