- EAN13
- 9789287185914
- Éditeur
- Council of Europe
- Date de publication
- 22/03/2016
- Langue
- anglais
- Fiches UNIMARC
- S'identifier
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What does the concept of the best interests of the child mean in practice? How
should it be interpreted and applied? This publication sheds lights on
different aspects of this concept. The concept of the best interests of child,
as stated in Article 3.1 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the
Child, has caused many controversies and debates amongst policy makers,
experts and practitioners. Although central to a child’s full enjoyment of his
or her rights, the meaning of the concept in practice and how it should be
interpreted and applied, is still part of today’s debate. The Belgian
Authorities and the Council of Europe organised on 9 and 10 December 2014 a
conference on “The best interests of the child - A dialogue between theory and
practice” to provide an opportunity for actors involved in decisions that have
an impact on children’s lives to share knowledge and enhance the understanding
of the concept of the child’s best interest. Featuring in this publication are
the 21 different viewpoints presented during the conference on the concept of
the best interests of the child. They are divided into four chapters namely
those presenting general reflections of the concept; assessing, determining
and monitoring best interests; using the concept in different environments;
and understanding the concept in family affairs. All viewpoints agree on the
fact that there is no comprehensive definition of the concept, and that its
vagueness has resulted in practical difficulties for those trying to apply it.
Some suggest that the best interest should therefore only be used when
necessary, appropriate and feasible for advancing children’s rights, whereas
others see the flexibility of the concept as its strong point. Through their
different interpretations and analysis, this publication offers a solid
contribution to the overall understanding of the concept of the best interests
of child, necessary to improving and safeguarding children’s rights overall.
should it be interpreted and applied? This publication sheds lights on
different aspects of this concept. The concept of the best interests of child,
as stated in Article 3.1 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the
Child, has caused many controversies and debates amongst policy makers,
experts and practitioners. Although central to a child’s full enjoyment of his
or her rights, the meaning of the concept in practice and how it should be
interpreted and applied, is still part of today’s debate. The Belgian
Authorities and the Council of Europe organised on 9 and 10 December 2014 a
conference on “The best interests of the child - A dialogue between theory and
practice” to provide an opportunity for actors involved in decisions that have
an impact on children’s lives to share knowledge and enhance the understanding
of the concept of the child’s best interest. Featuring in this publication are
the 21 different viewpoints presented during the conference on the concept of
the best interests of the child. They are divided into four chapters namely
those presenting general reflections of the concept; assessing, determining
and monitoring best interests; using the concept in different environments;
and understanding the concept in family affairs. All viewpoints agree on the
fact that there is no comprehensive definition of the concept, and that its
vagueness has resulted in practical difficulties for those trying to apply it.
Some suggest that the best interest should therefore only be used when
necessary, appropriate and feasible for advancing children’s rights, whereas
others see the flexibility of the concept as its strong point. Through their
different interpretations and analysis, this publication offers a solid
contribution to the overall understanding of the concept of the best interests
of child, necessary to improving and safeguarding children’s rights overall.
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