Article 9: The Right Not to Be Separated from Parents

Abstract The Travaux Préparatoires insist upon the close nexus between Articles 9, 10, and 11 along with several other provisions of UNCRC that protect bond child parent. This chapter analyses content Article 9 in relation to general principles Child rights, related international human rights treaties materials, sets out four main attributes right, as a child, not be separated from one’s parents against will. These are: (1) no separation unless necessary for child’s best interests; (2) without due process before competent authorities; (3) right maintain relations personal contact both parents, if separated; (4) informed whereabouts parent or detained.