European Asylum Law and the Rights of the Child

Focusing on the intersection of child rights and asylum, the book evaluates the compliance of the Common European Asylum System with international child rights law. It highlights key attributes of children's rights relevant to asylum seekers and refugees, analyzing how these rights are upheld or neglected within current and proposed CEAS legislation. Ciara Smyth provides a critical examination of the treatment of child asylum seekers, shedding light on the legal frameworks affecting their rights and protections.