Course Details
Country:
Ireland
Institution:
University of Galway
Course Title:
Rights of the Child
Course Number:
L5107
Course Description:
The area of children’s rights is a compelling one. Children, formerly perceived by the law as an extension of their parents, now have an international human rights instrument outlining their rights as individuals – the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). But what has changed? Children still lack legal autonomy for most purposes, they are the group most likely to suffer violence and poverty, and whether they enjoy CRC rights is highly dependent on the adults responsible for them. In this module, we will take a critical view of the CRC, examining key issues, such as children’s rights in court and the rights of working children. We will question the relationship between parent, state and child, looking at how and whether the CRC has influenced law and practice in this area.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
INTS 399
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