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 A Commentary on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, Article 20: Children Deprived of Their Family Environment

Contents

• • Preliminary Material (i-xii)   (81K)
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    • Contents
    • List of Abbreviations
    • Author Biography
    • Text of Article 20
  • Introduction (1-14)   (99K)
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    • 1. Locating Article 20 within the Wider Framework of the CRC
    • 2. Direct Responsibilities of the States Parties
    • 3. The Primacy of the Family Environment
    • 4. Structure of the Commentary
  • Comparison with Related International Human Rights Instruments (15-28)   (102K)
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    • 1. International Human Rights Provisions
    • 2. Standards Developed for Particular Groups of Children
    • 3. Regional Human Rights Instruments
    • 4. Monitoring Efforts and Reporting Guidelines
  • Scope of Article 20 (29-66)   (194K)
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    • 1. Overview of the Drafting History
    • 2. Children Covered by Article 20
    • 3. Ensuring and Deciding among Care Options
    • 4. A Tentative Summary
  • References (67-68)   (53K)