Indigenous Children's Right to Participate in Law and Policy Development

This book provides a model for reforming and developing Indigenous-related legislation and policy, guiding how to seek, listen to, and respond to the voices of Indigenous children and young people. It emphasizes the importance of culturally and age-appropriate participation based on free, prior, and informed consent, empowering children and young people and informing legislation and policy. The project contributes to participatory research with Indigenous children and young people and proposes ways for legislators and policymakers to involve them in law and policy development.

Format: Hardback
Length: 278 pages
Publication date: 29 September 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book presents a comprehensive model for reforming and developing Indigenous-related legislation and policy, not only in Australia but also in other jurisdictions. It offers valuable guidance on how to seek, listen to, and respond to the voices of Indigenous children and young people. Engaging Indigenous children and young people in a culturally and age-appropriate manner, based on free, prior, and informed consent, is a powerful resource that can empower them and inform Indigenous-related legislation and policy. This project contributes to the emerging field of robust, ethically sound, participatory research with Indigenous children and young people and proposes ways for Australian and international legislators and policymakers to implement the principle of children's participation by involving Aboriginal children and young people in the development of law and policy that affects their lives.

The book also includes accounts from Aboriginal children and young people sharing their perspectives on how they can be involved in law and policy development in the future. It provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge on the topic and is of interest to researchers, academics, policymakers, legislators, and students in the fields of human rights law, children's rights, participation rights, Indigenous peoples law, and family, child, and social welfare law.

In conclusion, this book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve the lives of Indigenous children and young people. It offers a comprehensive model for reforming and developing legislation and policy, promotes the participation of Indigenous children and young people, and provides insights into their perspectives on how they can be involved in law and policy development. By implementing the principles outlined in this book, we can work towards creating a more just and equitable society for all children and young people, regardless of their background or identity.

Weight: 522g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138564664