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Respect for the views of the child

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CRC Article = 12
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Article 12 of the CRC accords to the child who is capable of forming his or her own views the right to express those views freely in all matters affecting the child and the right to have those views taken into account in accordance with the age and maturity of the child.

See also:
Best interests of the child   Discrimination   Evolving capacities of the child   Freedom of expression   Judicial review   Procedures   Right to be heard