The United Nations rules for the Protection of Juveniles Deprived of their Liberty, or the Havana Rules, was adopted by the General Assembly in 1990. Subtopics include juveniles under arrest or awaiting trial and the management of juvenile facilities. These rules establish minimum standards accepted by the UN for Juvenile Justice applications within a context of human rights and fundamental freedoms. The UN Rules for the Protection of Juveniles Deprived of their Liberty, however, are not only applicable to juvenile justice institutions but importantly apply to deprivations of liberty on the basis of the children’s welfare and health.
