The Advisory Division of the Council for the Administration of Criminal Justice and Protection of Juveniles (referred to below as ‘the RSJ’) advises ministers at the ministry of Justice and Security and the ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport, either on their request or on its own initiative, on the application and implementation of policy and legislation and regulations relating to the administration of criminal justice and the youth domain. In line with the mission and vision of the RSJ, the point of departure for his advices are the humane and legally correct treatment of offenders and juveniles. Central to this is the protection of their legal status, while also taking account of the safety of society and any victims and relatives. The RSJ’s advices are guided primarily by national law and the international framework for human rights and children's rights, along with the universal values and ethical principles on which they are based.
In the document below you find the Advisory Programme of 2026.