Developing the Global Compact on Migration 2016, para. 92

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Of particular concern is the frequent presence of children in detention. Children are usually afforded additional protections by States and, according to many national policies, should not be detained. However, the Special Rapporteur has witnessed detained children in all the countries he has visited, some of which have absurdly justified such detention by calling it protective custody.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Children
Year
2016
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Other
Paragraph number
92