DCI – UN rules for protection of juveniles deprived of liberty

Defence for Children International

United Nations Rules for the Protection of Juveniles

deprived of their Liberty

Introduction by Geraldine Van Bueren

Background to the rules
Application of the rules
Fundamental principles
Status of the rules
Juveniles

under arrest or awaiting trial
Mangement

of juvenile facilities
Admission,

registration, movement and transfer
Classification

and placement
Physical environment and

accommodation
Education, vocation

training and work
Recreation
Religion
Medical

care
Notification of illness, injury

and death
Contacts with the wider

community
Limitations of physical

restraint and the use of force
Disciplinary

procedures
Inspection and complaints
Return to the community
Personnel
Using

the rules

Text of the

United Nation Rules for the Protection of Juveniles deprived of their liberty

Annex

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