M. and others vs. Argentina: a dim light on the road

Abstract

This article makes a critical analysis of the judgment of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights “M. and others against Argentina”, which is essential to rethink the juvenile criminal justice system. Based on it, a brief review is carried out of the judicial decisions of the Argentine courts that issued prison sentences / life imprisonment for children prior to the decision of the Inter-American Court. In addition, jurisprudential advances and setbacks on the matter are addressed. Finally, reflections are included, where the criticisms made of the ruling of the Inter-American court are taken up in the light of recent jurisprudence.