Children Defending their Human Rights Under the CRC Communications Procedure

Focusing on the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, this book analyzes its role in enhancing children's participation rights under Article 12. It critiques the current communication procedure established in 2014, identifying weaknesses and proposing improvements. The text examines actual cases involving children's rights across different international mechanisms and domestic courts, illustrating the protocol's shortcomings through real-world scenarios. This approach emphasizes necessary amendments to strengthen the OP3-CRC and better protect children's fundamental rights.