GLOSSARY
Deprivation of liberty
CRC Article = 37(b)
Note:
The right of every child not to be subjected to unlawful or arbitrary deprivation of his or her liberty is recognized in Article 37(b) of the CRC.
See also:
Arrest Children deprived of their liberty Detention Disappearances Imprisonment Life imprisonment Non-custodial measures
Detention
CRC Article = 37(b)
Note:
The right of the child not to be subjected to arbitrary or unlawful detention, and the right to the use of detention only as measure of last resort and for the shortest appropriate period of time are recognized in Article 37(b) of the CRC.
See also:
Children deprived of their liberty Deprivation of liberty Information on absent parent(s) or child Non-custodial measures
Determination of criminal charges
CRC Article = 40(2)(b)(iii)
Note:
The right of the accused child to have the matter determined without delay by a competent, independent and impartial authority or judicial body is recognized in Article 40(2)(b)(iii) of the CRC.
See also:
Access to court Accused children Administration of Juvenile Justice Defence
Determination of lawfulness of detention
CRC Article = 37(d)
Note:
Article 37(d) of the CRC accords to every child deprived of his or her liberty the right to challenge the legality of the deprivation of his or her liberty before a court or other competent, independent and impartial authority, and to a prompt decision on any such action.
See also:
Access to court Children deprived of their liberty Impartial and independent authority Independent and impartial authority Judicial body Prompt legal assistance Prompt trial
Developing countries
CRC Preamble para. = 13; 23(4); 24(4); 28
Note:
The CRC recognizes the importance of international co-operation for improving the living conditions of children in every country, in particular the developing countries.
See also:
Disabled children and international co-operation Domestic implementation Education and international co-operation Health and international co-operation Ignorance Illiteracy International co-operation Modern teaching methods Science and technology Technical advice and assistance