DCI – Beijing Rules 23

Defence for Children International

Beijing Rules

Frequent and early recourse to conditional release

Conditional release from an institution should be used to the

greatest possible extent and at the earliest possible time. Juveniles released

conditionally from an institution should be assisted and supervised by the

appropriate authority and fully supported by the community.

The commentary states that offenders who initially have been deemed

dangerous may be conditionally released where the is feasible.

Semi – Institutional

Arrangements