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Defence for Children International UN Rules for Protection of Juveniles ADMISSION, REGISTRATION, MOVEMENT AND TRANSFER
In every place where juveniles are detained a complete and secure record of information should be kept including information on the identify of the juvenile, the fact, reasons and authority for the commitment, the day and hour of admission, transfer and release and details of notifications to parents and guardians. Any details of known physical and mental health problems should also be included. In order for juveniles to be aware of their entitlements they should be provided with a copy of the facility’s rules on description of their rights and obligations in language which can be understood by juveniles. Also included should be the addresses of the competent authorities to receive complaints and the names and addresses of public and private bodies which provide legal assistance. Where juveniles are moved to or from facilities it should only be in conveyances with adequate ventilation and light. At no time should juveniles be subject to hardship or indignity.
Placement
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