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Exploring the Engagement of Pacific Island Judges with the convention on the Rights of the Child

Lookup NU author(s): Professor Sue Farran

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Abstract

This article considers the extent to which judges in cases involving children in the island states of the Pacific, act consistently with, or are influenced by, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). All Pacific island states have ratified the UNCRC but giving effect to children's rights faces challenges not least for judges. Drawing on the case-law of the region this article presents a quantitative and qualitative review of judicial engagement with the Convention, revealing that there are examples of good practice which could be shared, but also continuing difficulties which need to be met.

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Author(s): Farran S

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: International Journal of Children's Rights

Year: 2021

Volume: 30

Issue: 1

Pages: 72-97

Online publication date: 02/11/2021

Acceptance date: 31/10/2020

Date deposited: 21/01/2022

ISSN (print): 0927-5568

ISSN (electronic): 1571-8182

Publisher: Brill

URL: https://doi.org/10.1163/15718182-30010001

DOI: 10.1163/15718182-30010001

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