text: dissemination of the United Nations standards were to be commended. The humanization of criminal justice was a common goal, the achievement of which could be advanced by the wider implementation of the United Nations norms. 5. The Chairman of the Working Group on Detention, of the United Nations Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities, informed the Committee of the work of the Sub-Commission, stressing the importance of maintaining the closest co-operation possible between human rights and anti-crime bodies. The Sub-Commission was dealing with a range of issues, the most relevant being those related to the protection of the rights of detained persons. The development of international standards in the criminal justice field was of great interest to the Sub-Commission. The Working Group on Detention was giving special attention to the formulation of international standards on forced or involuntary disappearances and to the protection of infants and adolescents. 6. The crucial role of the national correspondents, as well as the efforts of the Secretariat to expand the network, were acknowledged by many Committee members and observers. It was noted that the network of national correspondents could be utilized also in respect of the various questionnaires sent to Governments requesting information on the implementation of United Nations instruments or in connection with the surveys on crime trends. Governments could be asked to co-ordinate the contributions of the relevant offices and supervise the replies to be prepared by them, ensuring their completeness and timeliness. In order to perform those tasks, as well as others that had been entrusted to them, national correspondents were required to devote much of their time and effort on a purely voluntary basis. Even though many of them had demonstrated their commitment and willingness to assist the United Nations, the fact that they were not always 
analysis: The text discusses the implementation of United Nations standards and norms related to criminal justice, detention, and human rights. It highlights the importance of cooperation between human rights and anti-crime bodies and the role of national correspondents in disseminating information. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, industry, transport, communication, international trade, health, education, employment, humanitarian aid, or culture. It appears to be focused on human rights and law enforcement.