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Sexual exploitation and abuse/sale, trafficking and abduction
66.
The Committee expresses concern about the increasing number of child victims of
commercial sexual exploitation, including prostitution and pornography. Concern is also
expressed at the insufficient programmes for the physical and psychological recovery and social
reintegration of child victims of such abuse and exploitation. The Committee also notes with
concern that there have been reported incidents of sale, trafficking and abduction of children,
especially girls, for commercial sexual exploitation.
67.
In light of article 34 and other related articles of the Convention, the Committee
recommends that the State party undertake studies with a view to designing and
implementing appropriate legislation, policies and measures, including care and
rehabilitation, to prevent and combat the sexual exploitation of children, as well as the sale,
trafficking and abduction of children for commercial sexual exploitation.
Juvenile justice
68.
Concern is expressed at the increasing number of children in conflict with law and the
limited measures taken by the State party to address their concerns. In particular, the Committee
notes:
(a)
The absence of adequate legislation on juvenile justice, as well as the
inconsistency of the juvenile justice system with the Convention and other relevant
United Nations standards;
(b)
The poor conditions of juvenile detention facilities, including the lack of adequate
food, clothing, heating, educational opportunities and leisure activities for child detainees;
(c)
The inadequate facilities for children in conflict with the law; the insufficient
numbers of trained personnel to work with children in this regard; and the lack of a complaint
mechanism for children whose rights have been violated.
69.
The Committee recommends that the State party:
(a)
Take all appropriate measures to implement a juvenile justice system that is
in conformity with the Convention, in particular articles 37, 40 and 39, and other
United Nations standards in this field, such as the United Nations Standard Minimum
Rules for the Administration of Juvenile Justice (the Beijing Rules), the United Nations
Guidelines for the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency (the Riyadh Guidelines) and the
United Nations Rules for the Protection of Juveniles Deprived of Their Liberty;
(b)
Use deprivation of liberty only as a measure of last resort and for the
shortest possible period of time; protect the rights of children deprived of their liberty,
including their right to privacy; and ensure that children deprived of their liberty remain
in contact with their families;