POLITICS
PROTECTION OF THE RIGHTS OF CHILD DISCUSSED
The Deputy Minister appreciated the visit of Jacob Doek, recalled the discussions of the second periodic report of Azerbaijan on performance of the obligations Azerbaijan pledged on the Convention for the Rights of Child at the 41st session of the Committee in Geneva in January this year. Protection of the rights of child is constantly in focus of the state and government in the country, he stressed.
Mr. Musayav also informed on establishment of juvenile justice in the Republic, bringing to response of the youngsters, their legal proceedings and jail, improvement of relevant legislation, other issues.
Mr. Doek gave high assessment to organization of the protection of the rights of child in country, the cooperation of the Ministry of Justice with international structures and local NGOs.
In the meeting, also focused were other questions of mutual interest.
The same day, the guest visited the places of confinement for juveniles and women.