AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Philippines
A different childhood: the apprehension and detention of child suspects and offenders
AI Index: ASA 35/007/2003
DISTR. SC/CO/GR
INTERNATIONAL SECRETARIAT, 1 EASTON STREET, LONDON WC1X 0DW, UNITED KINGDOMTABLE OF CONTENTS Summary
Introduction
Children in conflict with the law
Arrest
Use of Force at Arrest
Access to social workers, parents & legal counsel
5.1 Notification of Social workers and parents or guardians
5.2 Access to legal counsel
The right to be brought promptly before a judicial official
Pre-trial detention
Conditions of detention
8.1 Detention with adults
8.2 Torture and ill-treatment in detention
8.3 Condtions of detention facilites
8.4 Youth Detention and Rehabilitation Centres
Sentencing
9.1 Differential sentences for child offenders
9.2 Child offenders receiving adult sentences
9.3 Detention without sentencing
Recommendations
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