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CRC The CRC provisions applicable to juvenile justice administration are: Article 37 - protection from torture Article 39 - rehabilitation and social reintegration. - ppt download
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1 The International Instruments Relevant to Juvenile Justice Administration
2 CRC The CRC provisions applicable to juvenile justice administration are: Article 37 - protection from torture Article 39 - rehabilitation and social reintegration of children Article 40 - administration of juvenile justice Juvenile Justice Manual, Module Two 1
3 Other Conventions and Rules
The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights The Convention against Torture Juvenile Justice Manual, Module Two 2
4 Riyadh Guidelines Prevention is for all children, not only child offenders: Adopt a child-centered orientation and favour preventative programmes that focus on the well-being and development of children Call for the decriminalization of status offences Juvenile Justice Manual, Module Two 3
5 The Beijing Rules Set standards for the administration of juvenile justice Promote a separate and specialized system of juvenile justice Juvenile Justice Manual, Module Two 4
6 Beijing Rules: 6 Parts Part 1: Fundamental principles
Part 2: Investigation and Prosecution Part 3: Adjudication and Disposition Part 4: Non-institutional treatment Part 5: Institutional treatment Part 6: Research, planning, policy formulation and evaluation Juvenile Justice Manual, Module Two 5
7 Beijing Rules: Fundamental Principles
Encourages fair and humane juvenile justice systems Emphasizes the well-being of the child The reaction of the authorities is proportionate to the circumstances of the offender as well as the offence Proceedings should be conducted in the best interests of the child The use of diversion (with child’s consent) to appropriate community programmes The use of deprivation of liberty as a measure of last resort and for the shortest period of time . Juvenile Justice Manual, Module Two 6
8 Beijing Rules: Investigation and Prosecution
Notification of parents or guardians without undue delay Judicial consideration of release without undue delay Respect for the legal status of the child at all times Consideration of disposal of the case without recourse to formal hearings Referral to the community or other services requires consent of the child or of parents or guardians Provision for temporary supervision and guidance, restitution and compensation of victims Juvenile Justice Manual, Module Two 7
9 Beijing Rules: Diversion
Diversion may be used at any time during the decision making process Importance of obtaining the consent of the child or his or her parent or guardian to the recommended diversionary process At any stage of criminal proceedings Juvenile Justice Manual, Module Two 8
10 Beijing Rules: Adjudication and Disposition
Fair and just trial (due process rights) Importance of finding a solution that will reflect proportionality between the offence, the interests of the child and of society The background and circumstances in which the child is living or the conditions under which the offence has been committed shall be properly investigated so as to facilitate judicious adjudication of the case Juvenile Justice Manual, Module Two 9
11 Beijing Rules: Deprivation of Liberty
Detention pending trial should be used only as a measure of last resort and for the shortest possible period of time Detention pending trial should wherever possible be replaced by alternative measures Children in detention pending trial shall be kept separate from adults While in custody, children shall receive care, protection and all necessary individual assistance that they may require in view of their age, gender... Juvenile Justice Manual, Module Two 10
12 The UN Rules for the Protection of Juveniles Deprived of their Liberty
Standards applicable when a child (any person under the age of 18) is confined to any institution or facility by order of any judicial, administrative or other public authority Deprivation of liberty must be a last resort, for the shortest possible period of time, and limited to exceptional cases Juvenile Justice Manual, Module Two 11
13 Where deprivation of liberty is unavoidable, the
following conditions should be fulfilled: Priority should be given to a speedy trial to avoid unnecessarily lengthy detention periods Children should not be detained without a valid commitment order Small, open facilities should be established with minimal security measures Deprivation of liberty should only be in facilities that guarantee meaningful activities and programmes promoting the health, self-respect and responsibility of children Juvenile Justice Manual, Module Two 12
14 Contact with family members and children should be permitted
Food, clean drinking water and bedding must be available; clothing should be suitable for the climate and medical care should be adequate Contact with family members and children should be permitted Education should take place in the community and children should have the opportunity to work within the community Juvenile justice personnel should receive appropriate training Qualified independent inspectors should conduct regular inspections Juvenile Justice Manual, Module Two 13
15 Additional UN Rules: The UN Minimum Rules for Non-Custodial Measures: the ‘Tokyo Rules’ (1990)
Encourage the development of non-custodial measures at pre-trial, trial and sentencing stages for all, including children, and cover post trial issues such as: Verbal sanctions such as admonition, reprimand and warning Conditional discharge Status penalties Economic sanctions and monetary penalties such as fines and day-fines Juvenile Justice Manual, Module Two 14
16 Additional UN Rules: The UN Minimum Rules for Non-Custodial Measures: the ‘Tokyo Rules’ (1990)
Confiscation or an expropriation order Suspended or deferred sentence Probation and judicial supervision Community service order Referral to an attendance centre House arrest Any other mode of non-institutional treatment Some combination of the measures listed above Juvenile Justice Manual, Module Two 15
17 The Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners
Separation of child prisoners from adults Guidance on the treatment of prisoners and the management of institutions Juvenile Justice Manual, Module Two 16
18 The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child
Places ‘rights’ within the context of collective and individual ‘responsibilities’ Emphasizes the responsibilities of parents and communities for the well-being, growth and development of the child Juvenile Justice Manual, Module Two 17
19 Specific juvenile justice provisions provide:
Special treatment for every child accused or found guilty of having infringed penal law in a manner consistent with the child’s sense of dignity and worth and so reinforcing the child’s respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms of others Prohibition of torture, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment Separation from adults in their place of detention Every child shall be presumed innocent until proven guilty Every child shall be afforded legal assistance in the preparation of his/her defence The essential aim of treatment of the child during the trial, and if found guilty, shall be his/her reformation, reintegration into his/her family, and social rehabilitation Juvenile Justice Manual, Module Two 18
20 The European Convention on the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
An international human rights treaty with enforceable mechanisms Deals mainly with civil and political rights (lawful deprivation of liberty, right to a due process…) Juvenile Justice Manual, Module Two 19
21 The European Convention on the Exercise of Children’s Rights:
Provides a number of procedural measures to allow children to exercise their rights, in particular in family proceedings before judicial authorities Children should be allowed to exercise their rights (for example, the right to be informed and the right to express their views) either themselves or through other persons or bodies Juvenile Justice Manual, Module Two 20
22 American Conventions on Human Rights
Adopted by the Organization of American States (OAS) The Additional Protocol to the American Convention on Human Rights in the area of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights focuses on the State's obligation to promote social, economic, and cultural human rights, such as those relating to the family, and the rights of children States may fulfill these obligations through enacting legislation, enforcing measures of protection, and refraining from discrimination Juvenile Justice Manual, Module Two 21
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