Perspectives of Law and Public Administration (Oct 2021)
LEGAL PROTECTION OF CHILDREN’S RIGHTS IN KOSOVO
Abstract
Fundamental human rights and freedoms are at the core of any legal system in developed and developing democracies. One of the key rights in the catalogue of human rights are undoubtedly the children’s rights. The international system of human rights, and the national systems, give great importance to guaranteeing of the children’s rights. Following the establishment of Kosovo state institutions, the evolution of fundamental human rights and freedoms required the necessity of time. The integration of the Convention on the Rights of the Child into the Constitution, which is directly applicable, provides the basis for sufficient legal regulation to guarantee the children’s rights. Kosovo legal system guarantees the effective protection of human and children’s fundamental rights and freedoms, even though Kosovo is not a signatory to these international instruments. Despite the efforts that have been made and continue to be made in Kosovo regarding the implementation of legislation in force, the situation in practice is still unsatisfactory and children continue to be discriminated against in various areas.
