CHILD PARTICIPATION IN FAMILY AND CHILD PROTECTION MATTERS IN THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

This paper examines how children participate in family and child protection cases within North Macedonia's justice system. It describes the legal frameworks, institutional structures, and procedures that enable or affect children's involvement in decisions affecting them. The research is part of an international collaborative study organized by the International Association of Youth and Family Judges and Magistrates.

Key points

• The paper focuses on legal, institutional and procedural aspects of child participation in the justice system
• Research was organized through the International Association of Youth and Family Judges and Magistrates (AIMJF/IAYFJM)
• The study addresses family and child protection matters specifically

Limitations

The metadata and abstract provide only high-level overview and do not detail specific findings, outcome data, or the extent of child participation achieved. We cannot assess what barriers exist, how effective participation mechanisms are, or what changes the research recommends.