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Commissioner for Children’s Rights
Published on 03 May 2018
Cyprus
Kýpros
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About this good practice
The Commissioner for Children’s Rights is an independent institution which deals exclusively with the rights of the child and whose competences and obligations are prescribed by law. The Commissioner is appointed by the Council of Ministers pursuant to the Commissioner for the Protection of Children’s Rights Laws 2007 and 2014 [(Laws 74(I)/2007), 44(I)/2014)], which came into force on 22/6/2007
The Commissioner receives complaints concerning the rights of the child and, according to the law, if he considers that they need further investigation by a competent authority, he has the power to send these complaints to that authority for investigation and to monitor the progress of the investigation. Also, the Commissioner may take the initiative to call for investigation and follow the course of investigating complaints from any authority, regarding violation of rights of the child.
The Commissioner receives complaints concerning the rights of the child and, according to the law, if he considers that they need further investigation by a competent authority, he has the power to send these complaints to that authority for investigation and to monitor the progress of the investigation. Also, the Commissioner may take the initiative to call for investigation and follow the course of investigating complaints from any authority, regarding violation of rights of the child.
Resources needed
A dedicate officer from the government and a department for securing the children's rights.
Evidence of success
The Commissioner for the Rights of the Child has succeeded, the Institution gaining recognition and the assessment of institutional and state factors, to build credibility and awareness among the general public. Also, the productive relationship that the Institution maintains with all Ministries dealing with child-related issues, as well as close co-operation the Institution maintains with the House of Representatives. Also, it has succeeded in promoting public debate issues that concern the int
Potential for learning or transfer
Rights of children are part of human rights: rights that the EU and EU countries must respect, protect and fulfil.
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Organisation
Commissioner for Children’s Rights
Cyprus
Kýpros
Contact
Operations Manager