Commentary on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, Article 43-45: The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child (v. 43)

This volume constitutes a commentary on Articles 43-45 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 43 To 45 Of The United Nations Convention On The Rights Of The Child, Dealing With The Un Committee 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.--jacket. Chapter 2 The Crc Committee Situated Within The United Nations Human Rights' Apparatus 3 -- Chapter 3 The Structure Of The Crc Committee 7 -- The Birth Of The Crc Committee 7 -- 2 The Composition Of The Crc Committee 9 -- 3 The Official And Informal Meetings Of The Crc Committee 11 -- Chapter 4 The Actions Of The Crc Committee 15 -- 1 The Reporting Procedure 15 -- 1.1 The Content Of The Reports 15 -- 1.1.1 Article 44 Of The Crc 16 -- 1.1.2 The Reporting Guidelines 17 -- 1.2 The Study Of The Reports By The Crc Committee 23 -- 1.2.1 The Pre-sessional Working Group 23 -- 1.2.2 The Constructive Dialogue 26 -- 1.2.3 The Concluding Observations 28 -- 1.3 A Cooperative Approach To Implementation 32 -- 1.3.1 Technical Assistance And Advice 32 -- 1.3.2 Partnership With Other Bodies 32 -- 2 Other Activities Of The Crc Committee 34 -- 2.1 Urgent Actions 34 -- 2.2 Studies On Topics Concerning The Rights Of The Child 46 -- Chapter 5 The Effectiveness Of The Reporting Procedure 46. By Mieke Verheyde And Geert Goedertier. Includes Bibliographical References. 9004147314......Page 1 CONTENTS......Page 6 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS......Page 8 AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY......Page 10 TEXT OF ARTICLES 43, 44, AND 45......Page 12 CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION......Page 18 CHAPTER TWO THE CRC COMMITTEE SITUATED WITHIN THE UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS’ APPARATUS......Page 20 1. The Birth of the CRC Committee......Page 24 2. The Composition of the CRC Committee......Page 26 3. The Official and Informal Meetings of the CRC Committee......Page 28 1.1 The Content of the Reports......Page 32 1.1.1 Article 44 of the CRC......Page 33 1.1.2 The Reporting Guidelines......Page 34 1.2.1 The Pre-sessional Working Group......Page 40 1.2.2 The Constructive Dialogue......Page 43 1.2.3 The Concluding Observations......Page 46 1.3.1 Technical Assistance and Advice......Page 48 1.3.2 Partnership with Other Bodies......Page 49 2.1 Urgent Actions......Page 51 2.2 Studies on Topics concerning the Rights of the Child......Page 53 2.3 General Comments......Page 55 CHAPTER FIVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE REPORTING PROCEDURE......Page 60 "This volume constitutes a commentary on Articles 43 to 45 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, dealing with the UN Committee 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."--Résumé de l'éditeur Part of the "A Commentary on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child" series, this volume constitutes a commentary on Articles 43-45 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. For every article, a comparison with human rights provisions is made, followed by an exploration of the scope of State obligations.