Protection of Children's Rights in Legal Proceedings

by name voted on 05.04.2022

Summary

This resolution calls for improved protection of children's rights during civil, administrative, and family law proceedings across the EU through child-friendly justice and better cross-border cooperation.

9 05.04.2022

Other

family

justice

civil law

human rights

social policy

Key points

The best interests of the child must be the primary consideration in all judicial and administrative actions.
Legal proceedings should take place in comfortable, child-friendly environments to prevent additional psychological trauma.
Authorities should provide multidisciplinary support, including access to doctors, psychologists, and social workers.
Mandatory training on children's rights and specific needs should be provided to judges, lawyers, and social workers.

Vote

PPE

S&D

Renew

Verts/ALE

ID

ECR

NI

The Left

Total

Speeches

6 Speeches in total

Pro

Contra

Michal ŠIMEČKA

Michal ŠIMEČKA

Renew

0:20 min

18. Protection of the rights of the child in civil, administrative and family law proceedings (short presentation)

Adrián VÁZQUEZ LÁZARA

Adrián VÁZQUEZ LÁZARA

Renew

3:06 min

18. Protection of the rights of the child in civil, administrative and family law proceedings (short presentation)

Documents (PDFs)

REPORT on the protection of the rights of the child in civil, administrative and family law proceedings Protection of the rights of the child in civil, administrative and family law proceedings

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