Children deprived of their liberty from the perspective of the prohibition of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment 2015, para. 41
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Despite the international legal framework in place, the majority of children deprived of their liberty are held in pretrial detention, often for prolonged periods, and for minor offences, often in unsuitable premises. In many countries, the excessive use of pretrial detention leads to overcrowded facilities.
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Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment