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Prof. M.R. Bruning is Professor of Children and the Law at Institute of Private Law

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Rechten van kinderen bij uithuisplaatsing

Het Europese Mensenrechtenhof in Straatsburg heeft al over veel kinderbeschermingszaken beslist en heeft het de afgelopen twee jaar druk met beslissingen over uithuisplaatsingen van kinderen. Wat kunnen wij daarvan leren: welke mensen- en kinderrechten staan daarbij voorop?

Marielle Bruning • November 23, 2021

Hear me! Improving child participation in family and child protection proceedings

The UN CRC states that children have the right to be heard in all matters affecting them. How is this right implemented in legal proceedings and daily practice in family and youth courts, and what can be improved?

Marielle Bruning • March 13, 2020

The Dutch Children’s Ombudsman put on the map

The Dutch Children’s Ombudsman successfully monitors the rights of children. The evaluation of the Children’s Ombudsman Act shows, however, that its autonomous position, in relation to the National Ombudsman, could be strengthened.

Marielle Bruning and Stephanie Rap • July 17, 2017