General Assembly Resolution #534 “Fair Treatment of Prisoners” (Category: Civil Rights; Strength: Strong) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.
The General Assembly,
Recognizing that GAR #534 "Fair Treatment Of Prisoners" is a vital contribution to international law when it comes to protecting the dignity and welfare of prisoners,
Noting, however, that GAR #534 prevents the protective confinement of minors if they face threats from the general prison population, as Article 2(d)(i) requires that the informed consent of a prisoner be present in such a scenario; which cannot be provided by minors as GAR #299 "Legal Competence" requires that a person reach the status of 'Legal Competence' (and thus cease to legally be considered a minor) to execute decisions such as providing informed consent for important decisions,
Further noting that this flaw puts youths who are at a high risk of being harmed or killed in grave danger, such as in cases of imprisoned youths turning state's evidence or in cases of imprisoned youths accused or convicted of high-profile crimes,
Believing that this oversight poses a significant detriment to the welfare of imprisoned minors, and that GAR #534 must be replaced to correct this flaw; as well as that there are additional improvements to GAR #534 that can be made possible by its repeal,
Hereby repeals GAR #534 "Fair Treatment Of Prisoners".
