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Defence for Children International UN Rules for Protection of Juveniles FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES
The Rules are based upon the following fundamental principles:
disposition of last resort and for the minimum period and should be limited to exceptional cases.
of their liberty in accordance with the principles and the procedures of international law.
facilities is encouraged to enable individualised treatment and to avoid the additional negative effects of deprivations of liberty.
only be in facilities which guarantee meaningful activities and programmes promoting the health, self-respect, and sense of responsibility of juveniles. The facilities should also foster their skills to assist them in developing their potential as members of society.
decentralised to enable access and contact with family members and to allow for integration into the community.
their liberty is a social service of great importance.
liberty should be helped to understand their rights and obligations during detention and be informed of the goals of the care provided.
receive appropriate training including child welfare and human rights.
arrangements designed to assist them in returning to society.
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