International Handbook on Child Participation in Family Law, 51

This book examines children's participation rights in family law proceedings and how their operation can be improved for the benefit of children and family justice systems globally. It provides a pedagogical reasoning for child participation and a thorough analysis of human rights instruments in this area. It also includes individual contributions from renowned family law experts from 17 countries who describe and analyze local laws and exercise of child participation rights.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 378 pages
Publication date: 16 July 2021
Publisher: Intersentia Ltd

This topical and timely book delves into the realm of children's participation rights within the context of family law proceedings, exploring how their implementation can be enhanced for the benefit of children and family justice systems worldwide. By providing a pedagogical framework for child participation and conducting a comprehensive analysis of relevant human rights instruments, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, the book aims to shed light on the importance of involving children in legal processes.

The book comprehensively examines the way in which private international law instruments address child participation in separation/divorce, parental responsibility, and child abduction proceedings. It also features individual contributions from renowned family law experts from 17 countries, who offer insightful descriptions and analyses of local laws and practices related to child participation rights in their respective jurisdictions. These thought-provoking texts encompass the authors' perspectives on the necessary improvements to ensure that child participation rights are fully respected and implemented in the countries under review.

A detailed comparative analysis follows, highlighting both the key commonalities and differences in these global processes. The concluding chapter brings together the diverse perspectives revealed throughout the handbook, identifying several key issues that require further reflection from scholars, policy makers, and family justice professionals.

As a comprehensive resource, The International Handbook on Child Participation in Family Law serves as an invaluable tool for all those engaged in this critical and evolving field. It provides a wealth of information and insights that will contribute to the advancement of child-centered legal practices and promote the well-being of children and families across the globe.

Weight: 632g
Dimension: 160 x 241 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839700569