Peer-reviewed article
CHILD PARTICIPATION IN FAMILY AND CHILD PROTECTION MATTERS IN BELGIUM
Benoît Van Keirsbilck, Deborah Gavriloaia ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001This paper examines how children participate in family and child protection proceedings within Belgium's justice system. It describes the legal frameworks, institutional structures, and procedures that enable or constrain child participation in matters affecting their welfare and protection. The research is part of an international collaborative study coordinated 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 Belgium's justice system
- It is part of international comparative research on child participation in family and protection matters
Limitations
The abstract provides insufficient detail about specific findings, evidence of effectiveness, or comparative analysis. It is unclear whether the paper presents empirical data, case studies, or purely descriptive legal analysis.
Abstract
The paper is part of collaborative research organized by the International Association of Youth and Family Judges and Magistrates (AIMJF/IAYFJM) on child participation in family and protection matters. The article explains the legal, institutional and procedural aspects of child participation in the Justice System in Belgium.