Includes bibliographical references (p. 353-382) and index
Introduction -- Article 12 and child participation -- The nature and scope of Article 12 of the CRC -- Implementing Article 12 in practice -- Child participation in family decision-making -- The voice of the child in family law proceedings -- Listening to children in school -- Listening to children in conflict with the law -- Children's voices in public decision making -- National human rights institutions and Article 12 CRC -- Interpretational enforcement of the CRC : Monitoring the implementation of Article 12 -- Conclusion.