SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2014, para. 91
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In this regard, five imperatives are of crucial relevance: there must be a legislative basis for customary law that is in line with international human rights standards; a range of appropriate alternatives for the child's rehabilitation and reintegration must be available; there must be proper assessment of the processes and procedures used, including with regard to who selects the individuals to sit on the mediation panel; capacity and knowledge relating to children's rights and national legislation, including juvenile justice laws, must be continuously ensured; and the right to appeal must be guaranteed so that there is oversight by the formal justice system.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children