continuous access to it, will be specified. The harmonization will also cover other documents concerning the stay of the juveniles in juvenile detention centres and juvenile shelters, for example, the rules of procedure for the transition rooms and for the isolation room. The works on introduction of these regulations have not been completed yet, the process of developing a standard model for such information and the harmonization of certain documents relating to the stay of the juveniles in subordinate establishment is monitored by the NMP representatives. e) Right to contact with the outside world – protection of family ties United Nations General Assembly Resolutions no. 43/173 of 9 December 1988: Principle 15 Communication of the detained or imprisoned person with the outside world, and in particular his family or counsel, shall not be denied for more than a matter of days. Principle 16 If a detained or imprisoned person is a juvenile or is incapable of understanding his entitlement, the competent authority shall on its own initiative undertake the notification referred to in the present principle. Special attention shall be given to notifying parents or guardians. Principle 19 A detained or imprisoned person shall have the right to be visited by and to correspond with, in particular, members of his family and shall be given adequate opportunity to communicate with the outside world, subject to reasonable conditions and restrictions as specified by law or lawful regulations. Recommendations CM/Rec(2008)11 of the Committee of Ministers to the Member States on the European Rules for juvenile offenders subject to sanctions or measures. Principle 32 The implementation of community sanctions or measures shall respect as far as possible the existing constructive social networks of the juveniles and the relations to their families. Principle 83 Juveniles shall be allowed to communicate through letters, without restriction as to their number and as often as possible by telephone or other forms of communication with their families, other persons and representatives of outside organisations and to receive regular visits from these persons. Principle 84 Arrangements for visits shall be such as to allow juveniles to maintain and develop family relationships in as normal a manner as possible and have opportunities for social reintegration. Principle 85.1 Institutional authorities shall assist juveniles in maintaining adequate contact with the outside world and provide them with the appropriate means to do so. Principle 86.1 As part of the normal regime, juveniles shall be allowed regular periods of leave, either escorted or alone. In addition, juveniles shall be allowed to leave the institution for humanitarian reasons. Principle 86.2 If regular periods of leave are not practicable, provision shall be made for additional or long-term visits by family members or other persons who can make a positive contribution to the development of the juvenile. United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Administration of Juvenile Justice Principle nr 26.5 In the interest and well-being of the institutionalized juvenile,the parents or guardians shall have a right of access. Ninth General Report [CPT/Inf (99) 12] § 34 The CPT attaches considerable importance to the maintenance of good contact with the outside world for all persons deprived of their liberty. The guiding principle should be to promote contact with the outside world; any restrictions on such contacts should be based exclusively on security concerns of an appreciable nature or considerations linked to available resources. The active promotion of such contacts can be especially beneficial for