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(e)
Use alternative measures to pre-trial detention and other forms of
deprivation of liberty whenever possible;
(f)
Strengthen preventive measures, such as supporting the role of families and
communities in order to help eliminate the social conditions leading to such problems as
delinquency, crime and drug addiction;
(g)
Incorporate into its legislation and practices the United Nations Rules for the
Protection of Juveniles Deprived of Their Liberty, in particular to guarantee them access
to effective complaints procedures covering all aspects of their treatment;
(h)
In light of article 39, take appropriate measures to promote the recovery and
social reintegration of the children involved in the juvenile justice system;
(i)
Seek assistance from, among others, OHCHR, the United Nations Centre for
International Crime Prevention, the International Network on Juvenile Justice and
UNICEF, through the United Nations Coordination Panel on Technical Advice and
Assistance on Juvenile Justice.
8. Dissemination of reports
55.
Finally, the Committee recommends that, in light of article 44, paragraph 6, of the
Convention, the second periodic report and written replies presented by the State party be
made widely available to the public at large and that the publication of the report be
considered, along with the relevant summary records and the concluding observations
adopted by the Committee. Such a document should be widely distributed in order to
generate debate and awareness of the Convention and its implementation and monitoring
within the Government, the parliament and the general public, including concerned
non-governmental organizations.
9. Periodicity for submission of reports
56.
The Committee underlines the importance of a reporting practice that is in full
compliance with the provisions of article 44 of the Convention. An important aspect of
States parties’ responsibilities to children under the Convention includes ensuring that the
Committee on the Rights of the Child has regular opportunities to examine the progress
made in the Convention’s implementation. In this regard, regular and timely reporting by
State parties is crucial. The Committee recognizes that some States parties experience
difficulties in submitting timely and regular reports. As an exceptional measure, in order
to help the State party catch up with its reporting obligations in full compliance with the
Convention, the Committee invites the State party to submit its combined third and fourth
periodic reports by 30 October 2007, due date for the submission of the fourth periodic
report.
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