Writing to Children – A Toolkit for Judges
A helpful reference point for judges when they are trying to decide if and how to write to the child or children involved in their cases.
Author: Family Justice Young People’s Board, Family Division
The Voice of the Child in Private Family Law Proceedings: A Comparative Review
This comparative review reports on the outcomes of a phase 1 of a research project being undertaken by the Child Law Clinic at University College Cork that will examine the effectiveness of arrangements for ascertaining the views of children in private family law proceedings in Ireland.
The Rights of the Child: Legal, Political and Ethical Challenges
How can human rights for children born outside their national jurisdiction with parents deemed as terrorists be safeguarded? In what ways do children risk being discriminated in their welfare rights in Sweden when treated as invisible part of a family? How can we do research on children’s rights in not just ethically sensitive ways but also with respect for children as rights subjects? And what could be a theory on social justice for children? These are questions discussed in studies from different disciplines concerning children’s international human rights, with a special focus on the realization of the CRC in Sweden.
Report of Consultations With Young People Concerning Harmful Internet Communications Including Cyber Bullying
This Report forms part of the Commission’s Fourth Programme of Law Reform. It arises against the reality that we live in a truly interconnected digital and online world.
Consultations with Children and Young People for the Family Justice Oversight Group
The Family Justice Oversight group, formed by Helen McEntee Minister for Justice, is currently developing a plan for the family justice system for Ireland.
Lessons from Juvenile Clients
This podcast discusses three critiques of legal representation brought forth by young people who are in the child-welfare system.
‘Ask Us … This Is Our Country’: Designing Laws and Policies with Aboriginal Children and Young People
Aboriginal children and young people have much to say about governance, law and policy, particularly about matters that are likely to affect their lives.
Young People on Remand
The aim of this study is to examine the services and supports required by young people to promote greater compliance with the conditions of bail and reduce the use of detention on remand.
European Social Charter
The European Social Charter is a Council of Europe Treaty which guarantees social and economic human rights. It was adopted in 1961 and revised in 1996.