CHILD PARTICIPATION IN FAMILY AND CHILD PROTECTION MATTERS - AN AIMJF COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH

This paper presents a comparative analysis of how children participate in family and child protection court proceedings across 35 countries. The research was conducted through the International Association of Youth and Family Judges and Magistrates (AIMJF) to examine judicial practices and spaces where children are heard in legal matters. The study uses a common questionnaire to collect data from each country, providing a comprehensive overview of child participation practices in the justice system. The paper includes documentation of court environments and the research methodology used.

Key points

• The research involves 35 national contributions examining child participation in family and protection matters
• AIMJF members are committed to improving justice systems through transnational judicial dialogue
• A common questionnaire was used across countries to collect comparable data
• The paper includes visual documentation of court spaces where children are heard
• The analysis provides a compendium of data on how different countries approach child participation in judicial proceedings

Limitations

The document is a metadata description and abstract only; it does not provide the actual findings, analysis, or conclusions from the comparative study. Without access to the full paper, we cannot assess the specific outcomes, quality of implementation, or detailed recommendations.