CRC concluding observations 2023, paragraph 39
Plain English recommendation
Government should: (a) Ensure that the best interests of the child are the priority in any decisions about care, including in sentencing caregivers; (b) Ensure that children with a parent in prison have the support, services, information and financial help they need to maintain a relationship with their parent.
Original UN recommendation
The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Ensure that the best interests of the child are the primary consideration in all decisions taken, including when sentencing caregivers, and that alternatives to incarceration are considered; (b) Ensure that children of incarcerated parents can maintain personal relations with their parents and have access to adequate services, accessible information and appropriate support, including by a social worker and financial support for visits and remote contact.
Date of UN examination
18/05/2023
UN article number
5, 9–11, 18 (1) and (2), 20, 21, 25, 27 (4)
Original UN document
Download the original CRC concluding observations 2023 on the UN website.