SRSG on children and armed conflict: Annual report 2010, para. 9
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Detention of children should be in line with the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Administration of Juvenile Justice, which include specific protection with regard to the age of the child, access granted to child protection partners, appropriate legal counsel and provision of psychosocial support and activities. The treatment of children must be based on the objective of their future reintegration into society.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Representative of the Secretary-General for children and armed conflict