The Development of Children's Rights in Africa and Europe Comparing Legislation in Ghana and Northern Ireland - Manful, Esmeranda (Edwin Mellen Press, 2010)
This book is the first to compare the primary child care legislation of a developed and a developing jurisdiction influenced by English juristic ideas. In addition, the empirical findings are indicative that there is more than one specific conceptualisation of children's rights; to ensure provision, protection and/or participation rights of the child. It also revealed that the type of rights being advanced and implemented is the interest rights of the child
Includes bibliographical references and index
Introduction -- Children's rights : the historical development and the concept -- The global acceptance of children's rights -- Child welfare legislation in Northern Ireland and Ghana -- Research methodology -- Findings and discussions -- Conclusion