Exploring the non-implementation of Art. 12 CRC in Greece: the case of unaccompanied minors in detention

Papadopoulos, Ioannis

Abstract

In the past decade, the numbers of migrant populations arriving in Europe have increased significantly. During this time, Greece is often referred upon in the literature as the path towards a better future for those in search of international protection, including unaccompanied minors (UAM). Starting from the moment of irregular entry in the country, UAM are to be protected until they are further transferred to child-appropriate hosting facilities. However, despite the recent advancements in the national framework, Greece has so far shown its systemic deficiencies by repeatedly placing UAM in detention, thus resulting to minors being exposed to numerous human rights’ violations. Hence, critical issues are hereby raised in the area of safeguarding the rights of UAM under the scope of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). Given the unique scope of the applied measures, are the rights of UAM protected during detention? More specifically, to what extent are detained UAM provided with the right to express their views? In an effort to address these questions and promote the rights of UAM entering the country in search of refuge, this paper will explore the positionality of UAM within the national context in Greece; place emphasis on detention procedures; and focus on the need for Art. 12 CRC to be correctly applied in their favour.

Citation

Papadopoulos, I. (2024). Exploring the non-implementation of Art. 12 CRC in Greece: the case of unaccompanied minors in detention. In Contemporary Societies in Motion - Pioneering Qualitative Research Methods In The Study Of Deviance And Social Control (45-59)

• Conference Name: Contemporary societies in motion: pioneering qualitative research methods in the study of deviance and social control
• Conference Location: Athens, Greece
• Start Date: May 27, 2021
• End Date: May 28, 2021
• Acceptance Date: Dec 1, 2024
• Publication Date: 2024
• Deposit Date: Dec 12, 2024
• Pages: 45-59
• Book Title: Contemporary Societies in Motion - Pioneering Qualitative Research Methods In The Study Of Deviance And Social Control
• Chapter Number: 1
• ISBN: 9789606834547
• Publisher URL: www.ekke.gr