International recommendation

Best interests of the child

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC)
Themes:
Political and civic participation
Populations of concern:
Children
Relevant CRC article:
Art. 3 – The best interests of the child
Source:
CRC/C/NOR/CO/5-6, para. 13

Recommended measures (2)

13. The Committee, with reference to its general comment No. 14 (2013) on the right of the child to have his or her best interests taken as a primary consideration, recommends that the State party strengthen its efforts to:

Measure
Measure type:
Laws and regulations
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Children and Families

(a) Establish clear criteria regarding the best interests of the child for all authorities that take decisions affecting children.

Measure
Measure type:
Institutions, practices and guidelines
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Children and Families

(b) Ensure that this right is appropriately integrated and consistently interpreted and applied in all legislative, administrative and judicial proceedings and decisions, as well as in all policies, programmes, projects and international cooperation relevant to and having an impact on children.