Critical examination of the term "best interest of the child" in the UN-CRC

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Focusing on the concept of the "best interest of the child" from the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, this seminar paper explores its ambiguous definition and significance. It addresses the complexities and controversies surrounding the term, questioning its necessity and potential alternatives. The paper includes a historical overview of the convention and analyzes both the positive and negative aspects of this principle. Primarily based on German literature, it provides translated citations in the footnotes for clarity.