INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS DEPRIVED OF THEIR LIBERTY

Erokhov Victor Igorevich

Within the framework of this article, the author examines international standards aimed at protecting the rights of persons in places of deprivation of liberty. The article emphasizes that such standards have been developed by states through international cooperation, complementing and strengthening national legal systems. The article examines the key international instruments establishing these standards: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenants on Human Rights, the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and its Optional Protocol. Particular attention is paid to the Convention against Torture, which prohibits torture and holds States responsible for its prevention. The author also notes the important role of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in protecting the rights of persons deprived of their liberty as a result of armed conflicts.The author examines in detail the activities of international organizations, such as the International Committee of the Red Cross, in providing assistance to prisoners, emphasizing their independence from state structures. The article also analyzes legal norms concerning juvenile offenders, based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the regulation of the protection of prisoners of war under the Geneva Conventions. Particular attention is paid to regional standards, namely the influence of the Council of Europe on the development and enforcement of pan-European norms for the treatment of prisoners. The author describes in detail the European Prison Rules and the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture, noting their influence on legislation and practice in Council of Europe member states. The author concludes by emphasizing the importance of international standards for ensuring humane and fair treatment of persons in places of deprivation of liberty, regardless of their age, status or reasons for imprisonment.

Keywords:international standards, protection of rights, places of detention, declaration of human rights, humane and fair treatment.