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the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency (the Riyadh Guidelines), the United Nations
Rules for the Protection of Juveniles Deprived of Their Liberty and the Vienna Guidelines
for Action on Children in the Criminal Justice System; and the recommendations of
the Committee made at its day of general discussion on juvenile justice (CRC/C/46,
paras. 203-238). In this regard, the Committee recommends that the State party:
(a)
country;
Establish juvenile courts with appropriately trained staff throughout the
(b)
Establish a functional system of socio-educational measures and ensure that
deprivation of liberty is used only as a measure of last resort and for the shortest
appropriate period of time;
(c)
Improve the conditions of detention of persons below 18, notably by
complying with the international standards as to surface area, ventilation, fresh air,
natural and artificial light, proper food, drinking water and hygienic conditions;
(d)
Establish an independent child-sensitive and accessible system for the
reception and processing of complaints by children and investigate, prosecute and punish
any case of mistreatment committed;
(e)
Ensure that children deprived of their liberty remain in regular contact with
their families while in the juvenile justice system, notably by informing parents when their
child is detained;
(f)
Provide training for penitentiary staff on children’s rights and special needs;
(g)
Request technical assistance in the area of juvenile justice and police training
from, inter alia, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
(OHCHR), UNICEF and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
Children belonging to indigenous groups
73.
The Committee, while acknowledging the State party’s efforts in this respect, notes with
concern that indigenous communities continue to face serious difficulties in the enjoyment of
their rights, especially economic, social and cultural rights. In particular, the Committee is
concerned about the lack of recognition of their land rights, pillaging of their resources,
inadequate access to basic services, health and education, social exclusion and discrimination.
74.
The Committee recommends that the State party pursue measures to effectively
address the gap in life opportunities of indigenous children, and take adequate measures in
order to provide protection for the rights of indigenous children as contained in the
Constitution taking into due account the recommendations adopted by the Committee on
its Day of General Discussion on the rights of indigenous children in September 2003.