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001			112788
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008			110331s1996 eng
022			_a1350-2778
040			_aWSS _dAFV
100			_aFreeman, Michael _91181
245			_aThe importance of a children's rights perspective in litigation _cFreeman, Michael
260			_aWellington _bButterworths _c1996
365			_a00 _b0
500			_aButterworths Family Law Journal 2(4) December 1996 : 84-90
520			_aThis article outlines the principal requirements of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) and explores its impact on New Zealand law. It argues that the Convention can be used by ministries and various institutions. In particular, it suggests that it could be used in litigation, by lawyers arguing cases and by Judges in reasoning their judgments. The article expresses concern at the position of the child in some family group conferences and at the New Zealand stance on corporal punishment. An argument is made that to protect children it is essential to recognise their rights. Emphasis is placed on using the Convention to instigate changes by using it as an interpretation aid.
650	2	7	_2FVC _aCHILDREN _9127
650	2	7	_aCHILDREN'S RIGHTS _9135
650	2	7	_aFAMILY LAW _9244
650	2	7	_2FVC _aJUSTICE _9333
650	2	7	_2FVC _aLEGISLATION _9346
651		4	_aNEW ZEALAND _92588
773	0		_tButterworths Family Law Journal 2(4) December 1996 : 84-90
830			_95165 _aButterworths Family Law Journal
942			_2ddc _cARTICLE
999			_c2315 _d2315