In addition to general reports on the norms and rights that should accompany noncustodial sanctions, the colloquium addressed various standards for noninstitutional treatment in various countries, including Japan, France, the United States, and Australia. The colloquium did not aim to compose a complete set of minimum rules for noninstitutional treatment, but it did work on nine minimum rules for noninstitutional treatment. These encompass informing the public of the meaning and the objectives of noncustodial sanctions; moderating the effect of stigmatization through noncustodial sanctions; the confidentiality of function, profession, and protection of private life; and training of those involved in carrying out noncustodial sanctions. Other minimum standards discussed pertain to voluntary service, action on the free environment itself, prohibition of the aggravation of punishment in the course of the application of the noncustodial sanction, motivation for decisions and the voicing of rights, and the importance of the consent of the offender to the noncustodial sentence and on the methods of application.