While the pilot programme is a step in the right direction, so much more needs to be done in terms of follow through and ensuring that the child’s human rights, well-being and best interests are upheld. Photo: Pixabay
The Alternative to Detention (ATD) pilot programme is a step in the right direction, says the End Child Detention Network Malaysia (ECDN) in its recent statement. However, there needs to be a clear framework for monitoring and evaluating the pilot programme to ensure that the well-being of the children involved are safeguarded throughout the process.
“This is a right step towards fulfilling Malaysia’s obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) which the nation ratified in 1995,” said ECDN, which is a coalition of civil society organisations and individuals working to ensure that no child is detained in Malaysia due to their immigration status.
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