Regional Guidelines

Guidelines for Juvenile Justice in Iraq: For Judges and Prosecutors

This guidebook aims to provide instructions and practical guidance for the judges and prosecutors working in juvenile justice in Iraq. This is to ensure the proper application of relevant legislations and regulations, and to respect the international standards for juveniles and children. It particularly aims to protect the best interests of juveniles and to extend the application of alternative penalties whenever possible, especially in cases where judges have the discretionary powers to expand the application of the legal text, considering the particular circumstances of each case.

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2018

Achieving Child-Friendly Justice in Africa

This follow-up to the Kampala Conference prepared by the ACPF and DCI specifically address the use of systems and instruments for Juvenile Justice among a broader review.

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2012

Guidelines on Action for Children in the Justice System in Africa

Prepared as a follow-up to the Kampala Conference by the ACPF, this document serves as a series of Juvenile Justice recommendations for African Union member states.

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2011

The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child

The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACRWC) was initially adopted in 1990 by the OAU, now the African Union (AU). The Charter sets a series of human rights agreements designed for the Pan-African social-legal context, as well as creating a board of experts to specifically address the implementation problems faced within AU member states.

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2018