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Ratings: ★★★★★ (4.7/5)
Genre: Child Rights Law / Family Law / South Asian Legal Studies / Human Rights

Review:
Children, Law and Justice provides a comprehensive analysis of child law and justice from a South Asian perspective. Written by renowned Sri Lankan legal scholar Savitri Goonesekere, this book examines child rights within the framework of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and its application in developing countries of South Asia. Topics covered include the child-family-state relationship, the 'best interests' principle, non-discrimination, provision rights, protection rights, participation rights, and implementation strategies. Published with support from UNICEF, this work is an essential resource for lawyers, policymakers, social workers, and anyone interested in child rights in South Asia.