CHILD PARTICIPATION IN FAMILY AND CHILD PROTECTION MATTERS IN KENYA

This paper examines how children participate in family and child protection cases within Kenya's justice system. It explores the legal frameworks, institutional structures, and procedural mechanisms that enable or constrain child participation. The research was conducted as part of an international collaborative study on child participation in judicial matters. The paper focuses on understanding the institutional and legal context rather than evaluating specific outcomes.

Key points

• The paper is part of an international collaborative research by the International Association of Youth and Family Judges and Magistrates
• It addresses legal aspects of child participation in Kenya's Justice System
• It examines institutional frameworks for child participation
• It analyzes procedural aspects affecting how children can participate in family and protection matters

Limitations

The document abstract does not provide specific findings, data, or evidence about the extent of child participation, barriers encountered, or outcomes achieved. Without access to the full paper, we cannot determine what concrete recommendations or changes were proposed.