A Continuum of Protection to Empowerment: The Evolving Legal Landscape of Decision-Making for Children and Adolescents.

Autor: Moritz, Dominique, Mathews, Ben
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Zdroj: Laws (2075-471X); Dec2023, Vol. 12 Issue 6, p89, 14p
Abstrakt: This text explores the evolving legal landscape surrounding children's decision-making, with a focus on trans and gender diverse youth seeking hormonal treatment. It discusses the tension between protecting children and empowering them to make their own decisions, and emphasizes the importance of considering children's rights, ethics, and developmental perspectives. The text explores various areas of law and suggests reforms to better align with human rights and bioethics. It also highlights the importance of children's participation, consent, and decision-making authority, and calls for legislative reform to uphold children's rights. [Extracted from the article]
Databáze: Complementary Index