A/HRC/14/34 48. A number of challenges however remain, and new challenges arise. Implementation of the existing standards remains one of the greatest concerns. For example, the detention of children continues to be used as a routine response rather than as an option of last resort, leaving children exposed to a number of human rights violations including physical and sexual violence. The need for alternative solutions to the detention of children was one of the priority issues identified by the Interagency Panel on Juvenile Justice at its annual meeting in 2009, the other two being gender issues and social reintegration. The specific vulnerability of women in detention to human rights abuse has been highlighted in a number of forums, including the Human Rights Council, as being a challenge requiring urgent action. 49. The work of the treaty bodies and the special procedures also underscore ongoing lack of implementation of State obligations to ensure the independence of the judiciary, the complete prohibition on torture, the right to legal representation in criminal matters and the presumption of bail over the use of pretrial detention. 14 GE.10-13137