Access to Justice for Children

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Disability and Childhood – Intersectionality

This section will address core concepts within the field of disability and child rights such as, the concept of ‘disability’, childhood, and ‘best interests’ in child rights. It will also introduce the theory of intersectionality. The discussion in this section will help to explain why it is important to recognise that children with disabilities, and children with mental disabilities, require specific attention. They may well face different or additional barriers to accessing justice from those faced by children without disabilities or adults with disabilities. The concepts will be defined and explained using commonly accepted terminology from international human rights treaties.