Development Rights

Development rights include provisions for education, access to information, play and leisure, cultural activities and the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion.

RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF THOUGHT, CONSCIENCE AND RELIGION

Article 14 of the CRC affirms that children have the freedom of "thought, consience and religion" and that the State shall respect it subject to appropriate parental guidance. In general, Freedom of religion has three elements: freedom to believe in or belong to a religion; freedom to practice it and freedom to transfer from one religion to another. Some people do not believe in any religion, or believe in something which other people may not regard as a religion. From a human rights point of view, their right not to believe in something different is just important as the right to belive in religion.

RIGHT TO PLAY

Article 31 of the CRC states that the child has the right to leisure, play and participation in cultural and artistic activities.

ADMINISTRATION OF JUVENILE JUSTICE

Article 40 of the CRC states that a child in conflict with the law has the right to treatment which promotes the child's sense pf dignity and worth, takes the child's age into account and aims at his or her reintegration into society. The child is entitled to basic guarantees as well as legal or other assistance for hisor her defense. Judicial proceedings and institutional placements shall be avoided whenever possible.

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