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women subject to “security measures” or corrective measures ordered by a
judge.
15. Section II contains rules applicable only to the special categories dealt
with in each subsection. Nevertheless, the rules under subsection A, applicable
to prisoners under sentence, shall be equally applicable to the category of
prisoners dealt with in subsection B, provided they do not conflict with the
rules governing that category of women and are for their benefit.
16. Subsections A and B both provide additional rules for the treatment of
juvenile female prisoners. It is important to note, however, that separate
strategies and policies in accordance with international standards, in particular
the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Administration of
Juvenile Justice (Beijing Rules), j the United Nations Guidelines for the
Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency (the Riyadh Guidelines), k the United
Nations Rules for the Protection of Juveniles Deprived of their Liberty l and
the Guidelines for Action on Children in the Criminal Justice System, m need to
be designed for the treatment and rehabilitation of this category of prisoners,
while institutionalization shall be avoided to the maximum possible extent.
17. Section III contains rules covering the application of non-custodial
sanctions and measures for women and juvenile female offenders, including on
arrest and at the pretrial, sentencing and post-sentencing stages of the criminal
justice process.
18. Section IV contains rules on research, planning, evaluation, public
awareness-raising and sharing of information, and is applicable to all
categories of female offenders covered in these rules.
I.
Rules of general application
1.
Basic principle
[Supplements rule 6 of the Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of
Prisoners]
Rule 1
In order for the principle of non-discrimination, embodied in rule 6 of the
Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners to be put into
practice, account shall be taken of the distinctive needs of women prisoners in
the application of the Rules. Providing for such needs in order to accomplish
substantial gender equality shall not be regarded as discriminatory.
2.
Admission
Rule 2
1.
Adequate attention shall be paid to the admission procedures for
women and children, due to their particular vulnerability at this time. Newly
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Resolution 40/33, annex.
Resolution 45/112, annex.
Resolution 45/113, annex.
Economic and Social Council resolution 1997/30, annex.
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