28. It was also pointed out that current legislation in many countries had been based on the United Nations standards. It was hoped that such legislation would not remain merely a good intention, for lack of implementational support and assistance. But implementation of United Nations standards implied also acceptance by Governments. Perhaps they should consolidate existing standards in the form of an international convention by which States could make a solemn commitment to their application. 29. For all those countries witnessing dramatic changes towards a democratic society, there was a need for support and assistance in finding the balance between hiunan rights and crime control. Effective implementation of United Nations standards could help to ensure such a balance. Prison education 30, At the 10th meeting, on 12 February, D. Cotic (Yugoslavia), on behalf of W. Cheng (China), R. S. Clark (New Zealand), R. de la Cruz Ochoa (Cuba), D. Faulkner (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), V. P. Ignatov (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics), S. A. Rozes (France) and A. A. A. Shiddo (Sudan), introduced a draft resolution (E/AC.57/1990/L.5) entitled "Prison education", which read as follows: "The Economic and Social Council, "Affirming the right of everyone to education, as enshrined in article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and in articles 13, 14 and 15 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, "Recalling rule 77 of the Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, which emphasizes, inter alia, that provision shall be made for the further education of all prisoners capable of profiting thereby, that the education of illiterates and young prisoners shall be compulsory and that the education of prisoners shall be integrated with the educational system of the country so far as practicable, "Recalling also rule 22.1 of the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the implementation of United Nations standards in the field of prison education, with a focus on ensuring the balance between human rights and crime control. The language used is formal and official, suggesting that it is a document from a United Nations meeting or conference. The text also references specific articles and rules from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, which further supports the idea that it is a document related to human rights and education.

**Category**
Education