International recommendation

Child-sensitive procedures for obtaining access to justice and remedies

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA)
Theme:
Protection, support and compensation
Populations of concern:
ChildrenVictims of trafficking
Relevant THB article:
Art. 10 – Identification of the victims
Source:
Report concerning the implementation of the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings by Norway third evaluation round

Recommended measures (2)

Measure
Measure type:
Laws and regulations
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Justice and Public Security

GRETA stresses that the principle of the best interests of the child should be fully respected at all times and considers that the Norwegian authorities should keep under review the application of section 4-29 of the Child Welfare Act

Measure
Measure type:
Institutions, practices and guidelines
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Justice and Public Security

Further, GRETA welcomes the existence of children’s houses (Barnehus) across Norway, enabling the adoption of a child-sensitive approach and procedures for obtaining access to justice and remedies. GRETA considers that the Norwegian authorities should make full use of these specialised facilities in cases of THB. In this context, GRETA also refers to the Guidelines of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on child-friendly justice