CHILD PARTICIPATION IN FAMILY AND CHILD PROTECTION MATTERS IN ANGOLA

This paper examines how children participate in family and child protection matters within Angola's justice system. It is part of an international research collaboration by judges and magistrates studying child participation across countries. The paper describes the legal frameworks, institutional structures, and procedures that enable or affect children's involvement in justice proceedings in Angola.

Key points

• The research was organized by the International Association of Youth and Family Judges and Magistrates (AIMJF/IAYFJM)
• The study focuses on legal, institutional and procedural aspects of child participation
• The work examines child participation specifically in family and protection matters within the justice system

Limitations

The abstract provides insufficient detail about the specific findings, outcomes, or evidence regarding how child participation is actually implemented in Angola's justice system. Without access to the full paper, it is unclear what recommendations or conclusions the research reached.