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Defence for Children International UN Rules for Protection of Juveniles NOTIFICATION OF ILLNESS, INJURY AND DEATH
Juveniles should be informed as soon as possible of the death, serious illness or injury of any immediate family member and be entitled to visit the family member or attend the funeral. The juvenile’s family should be informed of the state of health of the juvenile and of any changes which have occurred. The director of the facility should immediately notify the juvenile’s family in case of illness requiring the transfer of the juvenile. Should a juvenile die in detention, or within six months of release, there should be an independent inquiry, the report of which should be made available to the nearest relative. The nearest relative should also be entitled to be informed of the death and to inspect the death certificate. Community
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