The European Convention on Human Rights is the most successful system for the enforcement of human rights in the world. However, its full potential for protecting children's rights has not been explored, as attention has focused on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. This unique book provides analysis of the extensive case law of the Comm

Contents: The application of the convention to children; Definition and status of the child; Juvenile justice and detention; Education; Identity; Participation rights; Life, health and health care; Abuse and neglect; Definition and treatment of the family; Immigrant and refugee children; Custody and contact; Alternative care; Adoption; Bibliography; Index.