scholarly journals Access and the non-custodial parent in the Republic of Ireland

2020 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 199-215
Author(s):  
Anne Egan
Keyword(s):  
Best Interests ◽  
Family Court ◽  
Rights Of The Child ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Custodial Parent ◽  
Bona Fide ◽  
United Nations Convention ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Custodial Parents ◽  
The Right

Maintaining a relationship between parents and children following the breakdown of a marriage or relationship can be fraught with difficulties, particularly where acrimony exists between parents. This article explores the right of a non-custodial parent to have access to their child under Irish law and discusses the results of an interview-based study undertaken by the author using qualitative research methods. The interviewees in the study included practitioners as well as separated, divorced and unmarried fathers and mothers who outlined their views on access and the study found that the majority of non-custodial parents had some level of access to their child. The article further outlines the author’s experience of successfully applying to attend family court as a bona fide researcher and discusses some of the results of observations in those courts which reinforced the results of the interview-based study. Article 9(3) of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) states that in the event of separation of parents, it is the right of the child to maintain personal relations and contact with both parents. Article 7(1) of the Convention further supports the right of a child to be cared for by his or her parents. These articles have proved useful for fathers’ rights campaigners who advocate that they should have more contact with their children post-separation. The Convention, however, while ratified by Ireland, has not yet been incorporated into Irish law. The article concludes by examining whether the incorporation of the Convention would advance the rights of Irish children to maintain a relationship with their parents, unless such a relationship would be contrary to the children’s best interests. In light of this, this article examines the proposed wording of the Constitutional Referendum on Children which was published in early 2010 and assesses what impact the passing of such a referendum would have on children’s rights in Ireland.

Art.7 Children with Disabilities

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bantekas Ilias
Keyword(s):  
United Nations ◽  
Children With Disabilities ◽  
Best Interests ◽  
Right To Life ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Rights Of The Child ◽  
General Welfare ◽  
Survival And Development ◽  
United Nations Convention ◽  
The Right

This chapter examines Article 7 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). The first instrument to specifically address the rights of children with disabilities was the 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC).The CRC recognizes four key guiding principles that permeate our understanding and construction of all pertinent rights related to children. These principles are: a) the best interests of the child (Article 3 CRC); b) respect for the views of the child (Article 12 CRC); c) the right to life, survival, and development (Article 6 CRC); and d) non-discrimination (Article 2 CRC). The CRC was also the first instrument specifically to address the rights of children with disabilities, particularly in Article 2(1) (non-discrimination) and Article 23 (general welfare for disabled children). However, Article 7 CRPD and other children-related rights in the CRPD (eg Article 23) constitute a significant improvement to Article 23 CRC.

scholarly journals THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD – HAS THE BRIDGE BEEN CROSSED BETWEEN THEORY AND PRACTICE: MAURITIUS AND SOUTH AFRICA?

Obiter ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Glynis van der Walt
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
United Nations ◽  
International Law ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Best Interests ◽  
Vulnerable Group ◽  
Rights Of The Child ◽  
United Nations Convention ◽  
The United Nations ◽  
The Republic

On 20 November 1989 the United Nations adopted a treaty, the Convention on the Rights of the Child (hereinafter “the Convention”), which specifically focuses on a particularly vulnerable group in society at large – children (1577 UNTS 3 (1989) 28 ILM 1456). That the international community ratified this treaty so soon after its proposal is indicative of the fact that it considered this treaty as one of major importance. In accordance with Article 49 the Convention took effect and became international law on 2 September 1990. The Republic of Mauritius was quick to respond to the appeal and became a signatory in 1990. South Africa followed suit and became asignatory on 16 June 1995. The response from both these Republics is admirable, but one has to investigate how these two nations have succeeded in giving effect to their obligations as signatories. The actual provisions in the respective countries’ national law will indicate the measure of true compliance with the Convention. In this note I shall confine my discussion to article 3 and article 4 of theConvention and more specifically to the consideration of the best interests of a child where his or her parents are divorcing or separating.

scholarly journals The Right of child offenders to intermediary assistance in the criminal justice system: A South African perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 1-34
Author(s):  
Mildred Bekink
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Procedure ◽  
Best Interests ◽  
Criminal Proceedings ◽  
Best Interest ◽  
System A ◽  
Rights Of The Child ◽  
African Perspective ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Right ◽  
International Instruments

The right of a child offender to participate effectively in criminal proceedings is a fundamental aspects of a right to a fair trial and is guaranteed in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 as well as in international instruments, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. An arguments is made that ensuring that this right is fully realised at domestic level, allowances should be made for child offenders to be included in the provisions of section170A of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977. Section 170A makes allowances for the use of an intermediary by witnesses and victims when presenting testimony in criminal proceedings. It is argued that the best interest of the child principles as well as other rights such as the right to dignity and equality enshrined in the Constitution and guaranteed in international instruments warrants the inclusion of child offenders in the enabling legislation. An interpretation and implementation of Section 170A of the Criminal Procedure Act in line with the Constitution and international instruments that gives recognition to the child offender’s vulnerability and enforces the best interests of the child offender is accordingly advocated

scholarly journals The Realization of the Right to Education in Slovenia

Šolsko polje ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol XXXI (3-4) ◽  
pp. 63-79
Author(s):  
Marjan Šimenc ◽  
Zdenko Kodelja
Keyword(s):  
Private Education ◽  
Private Schools ◽  
Right To Education ◽  
General Overview ◽  
Rights Of The Child ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Right

The article presents the realization of the right to education, as set out in the Convention on the Rights of the Child, in the Republic of Slovenia. At the outset, attention is drawn to the special status of the right to education, which is not only the right of children, but also adults. Moreover, the right to education is closely linked to the realization of all other rights. This article presents a general overview of the implementation of rights according to Articles 28 and 29 of the Convention. Then it outlines the problems with the implementation of the Convention in selected areas. The main points are related to the education of Roma children, the quality of knowledge, private education. The complexity of the problem of the realization of the rights of Romani children to education has been repeatedly pointed out in international RS reports on the implementation of the Convention. It is not so obvious, however, that the quality of the knowledge received by students in schools is also an aspect that should be considered from the perspective of the Convention. This article analyses the regulation of private schools: this is the area of education in Slovenia where the biggest normative and factual change has occurred in the period after the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The analysis shows that the arrangement is such that it satisfies the requirements set forth in the Convention.

scholarly journals Skipan talsmanns fyrir börn – grundvöllur ákvörðunar og framkvæmd

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 313-332
Author(s):  
Hrefna Friðriksdóttir ◽  
Hafdís Gísladóttir
Keyword(s):  
United Nations ◽  
Child Protection ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Democratic Society ◽  
Rights Of The Child ◽  
The Status ◽  
United Nations Convention ◽  
Child Friendly ◽  
The Right ◽  
International Instruments

In recent years there has been a growing interest in the rights of children in various justice systems. The interpretation of international instruments, such as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child legalized in Iceland as law 19/2013, places a strong emphasis on strengthening the status of the child. The concept of child-friendly justice has emerged reflecting a vision of a justice system that has adapted to the interests and needs of children. A key element is ensuring the right of the child to participate, building on the notion that participation actively promotes their citizenship in a democratic society. The complexity of child protection cases makes it imperative to ensure that children get the assistance they need to communicate and be able to influence procedures. This article discusses the development of provisions in child protection laws on the appointment of spokespersons for children and represents the findings of a study done on such appointments with various child protection committees. The main results of this research indicate that the development of the law has been positive. The enforcement does not however reflect these develpments and there is a lack of formality, assessment and satisfactory argumentation.

scholarly journals El derecho del menor extranjero a ser escuchado y su interés superior en los procedimientos de repatriación | The Right of foreign child to be heard and the best interests of the child in the return process

2018 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Elena Arce Jiménez
Keyword(s):  
Legal System ◽  
Migrant Children ◽  
Best Interests ◽  
Best Interest ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Rights Of The Child ◽  
The Right ◽  
Return Process ◽  
Children Rights

Resumen: Las dificultades para ser escuchado del menor extranjero en cualquier procedimiento que le afecte ponen de relieve las deficiencias generales existentes en nuestro ordenamiento jurídico para hacer efectivos los derechos de los que son titulares las personas menores de edad, sean extranjeras o no. Se analiza en primer lugar el artículo 12 de la Convención de los Derechos del niño, las condiciones imprescindibles para para hacer efectivo el derecho a ser escuchado y la conexión que existe entre ese derecho y la consideración primordial de su interés superior. A continuación se hace un repaso de la regulación española de los procedimientos de repatriación de menores extranjeros no acompañados a la luz del interés superior del menor y su derecho a ser escuchado. Abstract: The current challenges that migrant children face to have their right to be heard fulfilled and respected, put in evidence the general deficiencies of our legal system ensuring  the effective enjoyment of children rights, irrespective if the children in question are migrant or not. At the outset, article12 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its content is analysed, including the essential requirements for an effective implementation and enjoyment of the right to be heard and its linkages with the best interest of the child as the primary consideration. An analysis of the Spanish regulations under the return procedures for unaccompanied foreignchildren is also provided in light of the respect of the best interests of the child and their right to be heard.

scholarly journals PEMENUHAN HAK ANAK ATAS KESEHATAN DI PROVINSI NANGGROE ACEH DARUSSALAM DI DASARKAN QANUN ACEH NOMOR 11 TAHUN 2008 TENTANG PERLINDUNGAN ANAK

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andri Kurniawan
Keyword(s):  
Legal Protection ◽  
The Body ◽  
Best Interests ◽  
Community Life ◽  
Right To Life ◽  
Child Rights ◽  
Rights Of The Child ◽  
Survival And Development ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Body Builder

Qanun Aceh No. 11 of 2008 concerning Protection of Children is based on the perspective that protection of children in all aspects is a part of the development activities and distinctive peculiarities of Aceh and promoting community life and nation in the Republic of Indonesia. Obligation to provide protection to children based on the principles of non-discrimination, the best interests of the child, right to life, survival, and development, and reward for the opinions of children. In the implementation, legal protection of children in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam not fully comply. Those constraint relating with the legislation, the body builder, body organizer, health facilities and membership. Keywords  :   Qanun, Protection of the Child,  Rights of the Child on Health

scholarly journals Mothers and others: Transgender birth, birth registration and the rights of the child, with a focus on the United Kingdom and South Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 203-223
Author(s):  
Julia SlothNielsen ◽  
Rachel SlothNielsen
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
United Kingdom ◽  
Gender Identity ◽  
Birth Certificate ◽  
Best Interests ◽  
Birth Registration ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Rights Of The Child ◽  
Legal Situation ◽  
The Right

The review concerns the position of the identification as ‘mother’ or ‘father’ of trans persons who give birth. This matter has occupied courts in the United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil and Sweden recently, and could well arise in South Africa, our country of origin. The first part of the discussion relates to a claim of a trans man who gave birth to be registered as the father of the child. The legal situation in South Africa and the United Kingdom is compared, and particular focus is placed on the meaning of ‘mother’. A second issue for discussion relates to the right of the child born to a trans person to birth registration, notably, what the child’s interests are in relation to his or her parent’s identification details on his or her birth certificate. We conclude that the gender identity of the trans parent must be the primary factor determining his or her registration as a parent on the birth certificate, and that this solution also better serves the child’s best interests.

The Best Interests of the Child Principle: Literal Analysis and Function

2010 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 483-499 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean Zermatten
Keyword(s):  
National Level ◽  
Best Interests ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Legal Concept ◽  
Rights Of The Child ◽  
The Subject ◽  
United Nations Convention ◽  
Political Dimensions ◽  
And Function ◽  
Historical References

AbstractThe Best Interests of the Child principle is an innovative concept introduced by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. It serves as a foundational element of the Convention and has been identified by the Committee on the Rights of the Child as one of the Convention's four general principles. Despite limited historical references to this idea in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this is a distinctly contemporary legal concept. As a result, its content and functionality has been the subject of thorough academic study as well as systematic examination and elaboration in jurisprudential settings. The paper makes a significant contribution to this interpretive dialogue by providing a conceptual and literal analysis of the principle, including as it relates to other articles of the Convention. The political dimensions of the principle are also considered with a view to its practical implementation at the national level.

scholarly journals The best interests of the child in international law: conceptual framework

Legal Ukraine ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 14-23
Author(s):  
Vasyl Datsenko
Keyword(s):  
International Law ◽  
Fundamental Principle ◽  
Best Interests ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Rights Of The Child ◽  
Legal Principle ◽  
International Legal Order ◽  
The Law ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Right

On today’s international law, there is a broad consensus on the idea of ​​those who want to talk about all the children and the importance of guilty mother’s interests. Buti and the court at the right are guilty of the arrest of nikrashchikh іnterestіv ditini. Vrakhovuchi is the issue of clear legislative regulation of the law and practice of legal practice of securing terminology of the interest of children, the author has analyzed the law of international law. At the statutory international legal order, there is a need for ECHRL, in some ways there is a lack of food for the protection of interested children in case of a viable dispute about it. Analyzed the keys to the position of the court regarding disputes regarding the child’s privacy Order No. 14 (2013) of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child «On the right of a child to receive respect for the rest of the world». Вased on a systematic analysis of the provisions of General Comment No. 14, the author identified two blocks of key positions that the court must adhere to when resolving a child dispute to ensure its best interests: 1) basic positions; 2) the procedure for assessing and determining the best interests of the child. The Committee underlines that the child’s best interests is a threefold concept: a substantive right; A fundamental, interpretative legal principle; A rule of procedure. Another main point is the idea of how to apply it to each child individually. One more fundamental principle of the application of the Convention is that the State has no discretion to determine whether to prioritize the best interests of the child and give them due weight in any action. When assessing and determining the best interests of the child in order to make a decision on a specific measure, the following steps should be followed: (a) First, within the specific factual context of the case, find out what are the relevant elements in a best-interests assessment, give them concrete content, and assign a weight to each in relation to one another; (b) Secondly, to do so, follow a procedure that ensures legal guarantees and proper application of the right. As a result of this scientific research, the author has come to the conclusion that providing the best interests of the child are not universal. It must be obtained by the court as a result of identifying and assessing the individual needs of the child, taking into account the specifics of the subject matter of the case being considered by the court. If the court correctly identified and assessed such needs, followed certain legal guarantees, then the decision taken as a result of the case should be considered to be made in the best interests of the child. Key words: concept of the best interests of the child, family law relations, evaluation and determination of the best interests of the child, legal guarantees.

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