BackIdentity rights, guardianship, custody and access,commercial surrogacy, civil partnership and adoption are the primary focus of the Ombudsman for Children’s Advice to the Minister for Justice and Equality on the wide ranging General Scheme of the Children and Family Relationships Bill, published today (Tuesday).
While the Ombudsman for Children broadly welcomes the General Scheme of the Children and Family Relationships Bill, Emily Logan nonetheless believes that the legislation could be enhanced in a number of ways and has set out her views to the Minister for Justice and Equality at the request of the Minister. The Advice was prepared in accordance with her statutory mandate under Section 7 of the Ombudsman for Children Act, 2002, and was submitted to the Minister for Justice and Equality in early May.
Emily Logan said: “The proposals for legislative change in the General Scheme contain fundamental reforms across a wide range of domains in family law. The General Scheme is underpinned by a recognition of the need to provide legal protection for children and families that reflects the reality of their lives and the diversity of family structures in Ireland and this is very welcome. However, there are some aspects of the Bill which I believe should be amended in order to enhance the protection of children’s rights. ”
Some of the key recommendations contained in the Advice relate to identity rights, guardianship, custody and access,commercial surrogacy and civil partnership and adoption are set out below. To read the full article, please click HERE
Source: The Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO), Ireland
