Research on children

Research area: Children
When human rights are violated in a country like Denmark, it is most frequently vulnerable children who are severely affected.

New cases of the serious abuse of children are still being uncovered, just as children are caught up in legislation aimed at their parents – e.g. asylum seekers or families who must survive at the lowest social income level.

 

Despite the authorities focusing on protecting children against abuse, and the existence of several civil society organisations working in the field, there is a need for the Institute to contribute with research-based and rights-oriented perspectives on the conditions of children’s lives and the very complex issues which can arise when children are caught between authorities and their parents.

Research projects

Survey of how local administrations and foster homes can support the child’s right to family life.

Contact person: Anette Faye Jacobsen

Research publications

2016

Journal articles

  • Jacobsen, A.F., 'Children’s Rights in the European Court of Human Rights – An Emerging Power Structure', The International Journal of Children's Rights , Volume 24: Issue 3, 2016, 548–574 (Peer-reviewed).
  • Ersbøll, E., 'Kan man løbe fra en bindende forpligtelse?', Information, 12. april , 2016 (Non-peer-reviewed).
  • Ersbøll, E., 'Biao mod Danmark: Diskrimination mellem danske statsborgere', EU-ret & Menneskeret, 2 August 2016, 2016, 18-29 (Non-peer-reviewed).
  • Tan, N.F., 'The death of Reza Barati and shared responsibility under international human rights law', The Universal, 1, 2016, 90-107 (Peer-reviewed).
  • Lagoutte, S., 'The right to respect for family life of children of imprisoned parents', International Journal of Children's Rights, 24(1), 2016, pp. 204–230 (Peer-reviewed).
  • Tan, N. F., 'The Status of Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Indonesia', International Journal of Refugee Law, 28(3), 2016, 365-383 (Peer-reviewed).

Reports

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