Children deprived of their liberty from the perspective of the prohibition of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment 2015, para. 29
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To ensure that detention will not disrupt preparation for adulthood and the full realization of a child's potential, access to education is a fundamental right of children deprived of their liberty. While Rule 77 (1) of the Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners states that the education of illiterates and children should be compulsory, articles 38 to 46 of the Havana Rules also recommend participation in community schools, the availability of diplomas without reference to institutionalization, and the provision of vocational training.
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Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment