About the Organisations: National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi), in collaboration with Counsel to Secure Justice and UNICEF, is organizing a National Consultative Process on Access to Justice for Children. This initiative seeks to develop a comprehensive submission for the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child (UN-CRC) in relation to its forthcoming General Comment No. 27 on Children’s Rights to Access to Justice and Effective Remedies (GC 27). The goal of this submission process is to gather input from a diverse array of stakeholders, including child rights advocates, organizations, academia, and professionals involved in child protection and child justice systems in India.

NLU Delhi, a premier institution committed to delivering high-quality legal education and research, through its SK Malik Chair on Access to Justice, works toward ensuring justice for marginalized communities. This collaboration with UNICEF and Counsel to Secure Justice amplifies efforts to create robust policies that secure children’s rights to effective legal remedies.

About the Event: This consultative process provides a platform for stakeholders to share their experiences, insights, and suggestions to shape an inclusive submission. The focus is on addressing the gaps in child protection mechanisms and the legal frameworks surrounding access to justice for children. The inputs provided will help the UN-CRC in drafting General Comment No. 27, which is set to impact policy changes on children’s rights across the globe.

Event Timeline:

• Last Date for Submissions: 5:00 PM, 15th October 2024
• Mode: Online submissions through Google Forms (available in both English and Hindi)

The consultative process is an integral step towards achieving a well-rounded understanding of the challenges children face when accessing justice. By pooling knowledge from individuals and organizations who work closely with child justice systems, the submission aims to advocate for better legal structures, policies, and procedures that promote children’s rights.

How to Submit: Participants are invited to contribute their expertise and experiences by completing the Google Form specifically designed for this purpose. The form, available in both English and Hindi, is structured according to the UN-CRC’s guidelines, ensuring that submissions are in alignment with the requirements of the General Comment.

• English Version Form: Access the form here
• Hindi Version Form: Access the form here

These submissions will be reviewed and compiled as part of a collective national response, ensuring that the final report reflects the broad spectrum of issues and challenges in child justice systems.

Why Should You Participate? This is a unique opportunity to have your voice heard in an international forum, ensuring that India’s submission to the UN-CRC is inclusive and represents the realities of children navigating legal systems. Contributions from child rights advocates, organizations, and academia will play a crucial role in shaping global policies on children’s access to justice. Your participation can contribute to meaningful change in child protection laws and ensure a brighter, more just future for vulnerable children.

Key Themes to Focus On:

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1. Barriers to Access: Legal, social, and financial hurdles that prevent children from accessing justice.
2. Effective Remedies: Solutions and processes that ensure children can pursue justice and achieve fair outcomes.
3. International Frameworks: How international laws and treaties influence national policies on children’s rights.
4. Role of Government and NGOs: Collaborative efforts required to bridge gaps in child justice.

Formatting Guidelines: Submissions should highlight practical experiences, challenges, and policy recommendations, with a clear focus on improving access to justice for children. The responses should align with the themes set out by the UN-CRC and reflect an understanding of both legal frameworks and ground realities in the child protection sector.

Location and Mode: The entire process will be conducted online, making it accessible to a wide range of participants across the country, ensuring that geographical barriers do not limit the diversity of voices represented in the submission.

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Take this chance to make a significant impact on child justice policy, ensuring that your insights contribute to a more inclusive, equitable justice system for children in India and across the world!