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Wolności i prawa polityczne dziecka
Children’s freedom and political rights

Author(s): Marek Bielecki
Subject(s): Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Politics and society, Sociology of Politics
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Warmińsko-Mazurskiego w Olsztynie
Keywords: child; political rights; human rights;

Summary/Abstract: The subject matter of the present paper is the analysis of particular normative solutions as well as the position of the judiciary and the interpretations of the doctrine in the scope of political freedom and rights that may be applied by a child. A child, as an entity equipped with the attribute of inherent and inalienable dignity, is a beneficiary of the guarantees concerning the protection of human rights and freedoms proclaimed in both the national and international standards. Due to the existence of some objective obstacles such as age or developmental issues, certain rights cannot be fully applied by a child. While analyzing the indicated issues, the author of the study evaluates existing regulations as well as presents proposals for changes that could have a positive impact on children’s situation concerning the implementation of his/her political rights.

  • Issue Year: 2019
  • Issue No: 45
  • Page Range: 7-25
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Polish