How will the Rules be adapted to the evolutions of society, juveniles, etc.?
As an essential aspect of the planning process, efforts should be made to involve both public and private bodies in the organization and promotion of research on the non-custodial treatment of offenders. Research on the problems that confront clients, practitioners, the community and policy-makers should be carried out on a regular basis. Research and information mechanisms should be built into the criminal justice system for the collection and analysis of data and statistics on the implementation of non-custodial treatment for offenders. Programmes for non-custodial measures should be systematically planned and implemented as an integral part of the criminal justice system within the national development process. Regular evaluations should be carried out with a view to implementing non-custodial measures more effectively. Periodic reviews should be concluded to assess the objectives, functioning and effectiveness of non-custodial measures.
