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Analysis of legislation on prevention of violence against children in Central Asia

(Анализ законодательства по предотвращению насилия против детей в Центральной Азии) This Factsheet outlines current safeguards in the legislation of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan for the prevention of violence against children in detention, identifies gaps and makes recommendations for improvement. This paper has been produced under the project Humanisation of the criminal justice systems of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan through establishing […]

Languages: English, Russian

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The use and practice of imprisonment: current trends and future challenges

Updated May 2014! First presented in April 2013 to the 22nd Session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Vienna and updated for the Crime Commission in May 2014, this discussion paper The Use and Practice of Imprisonment: Current Trends and Future Challenges looks at current trends in prison populations, the use of new […]

Languages: English

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Neglected needs: girls in the criminal justice system

Girls are one of the most vulnerable groups involved in criminal justice systems because of their age, gender and small numbers. Relatively little is known or understood about offending by girls, their specific needs whilst in detention, or about what is effective in terms of gender-sensitive rehabilitation and social reintegration measures. This paper examines the specific challenges faced […]

Languages: Chinese, English

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The right of children deprived of their liberty to make complaints

Part of our series of Justice for Children Briefings, this resource explains a child’s right to complain about his or her care, treatment and conditions while deprived of their liberty. Upholding the right to complain is very important for giving a voice to children in detention and for ensuring that their other human rights are […]

Languages: English

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Justice for Children Briefing No.4: The minimum age of criminal responsibility

The minimum age of criminal responsibility set by different countries ranges hugely from as low as six up to 18 years of age. The median age is 12. However, in nearly all countries, children above the age of criminal responsibility can be arrested, detained and imprisoned. This means that children are drawn at an early age into criminal justice systems […]

Languages: English, Russian

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Justice for Children Briefing No 3: Children with Parents in Conflict with the Law

Children whose parents are in conflict with the law are an invisible and often highly vulnerable group. By issuing this briefing, Penal Reform International (PRI) hopes to draw attention to the challenges they face and to encourage more effective implementation of their rights. It first considers the international and regional standards in place to protect […]

Languages: English, Russian

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Deprivation of Children’s Liberty as the Last Resort: Independent monitoring mechanisms to safeguard children in detention

The African Child Policy Forum and Defence for Children International held a global conference in Kampala on 7-8 November 2011 to highlight the destructive impact on deprivation of liberty for children. The conference highlighted the critical importance of access to justice for children in Africa, whose rights are frequently denied and violated. The conference documents summarise […]

Languages: English, French, Spanish