A Commentary on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, Articles 8-9: the Right to Preservation of Identity and the Right Not to Be Separated from His or Her Parents

This volume constitutes a commentary on Article 8 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. It is part of the series, A Commentary on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, which provides an article by article analysis of all substantive, organizational and procedural provisions of the CRC and its two Optional Protocols. For every article, a comparison with related human rights provisions is made, followed by an in-depth exploration of the nature and scope of State obligations deriving from that article. The series constitutes an essential tool for actors in the field of children's rights, including academics, students, judges, grassroots workers, governmental, non- governmental and international officers. The series is sponsored by the Belgian Federal Science Policy Office. This Volume Constitutes A Commentary On Articles 8 And 9 Of The United Nations Convention On The Rights Of The Child, Dealing With A Child's Right To Preservation Of Identity (8) And The Right Not To Be Separated From His Or Her Parents (9). It Is Part Of The Series, A Commentary On The United Nations Convention On The Rights Of The Child, Which Provides An Article By Article Analysis Of All Substantive, Organizational And Procedural Provisions Of The Crc And Its Two Optional Protocols. For Every Article, A Comparison With Related Human Rights Provisions Is Made, Followed By An In-depth Exploration Of The Nature And Scope Of State Obligations Deriving From That Article.--book Jacket. Pt. I. Article 8 : The Right To Preservation Of Identity -- Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. Comparison With Other International Human Rights Provisions -- Ch. 3. The Scope Of Article 8 -- 1. Why Article 8 Of The Crc? -- 2. The Meaning Of Article 8 Of The Crc -- 2.1. The Core Meaning -- 2.2. The Right To Preserve Your Identity -- Pt. Ii. Article 9 : The Right Not To Be Separated From His Or Her Parents -- Ch. 1. Comparison With Related International Human Rights Provisions -- Ch. 2. The Scope Of Article 9 Of The Crc -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Non-separation -- 3. Separation Necessary In The Best Interest Of The Child -- 3.1. 'necessary For The Best Interests Of The Child' -- 3.2. 'competent Authority And Subject To Judicial Review' -- 3.3. Participation In The Proceedings -- 4. Direct And Regular Contact -- 5. Information Concerning The Whereabouts. By Jaap E. Doek. Includes Bibliographical References. Constitutes a commentary on Article 8 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. This work is part of the series, "A Commentary on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child", which provides an analysis of all substantive, organizational and procedural provisions of the CRC and its two Optional Protocols.