Children, Law and Social Policy in Italy

Source: International Journal of Law, Policy and the Family, Volume 15, Number 2, August 2001 , pp. 276-289(14)

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Abstract:

This article provides an overview of the conditions of children in Italy from a number of perspectives. It sets out soci-demographic information, and goes on to consider the most significant aspects of civil legislation and social policy relevant to children. The article underlines the absence of a coherent system of child welfare, and, in addition, a general deficiency in family policies. This makes the implementation of children's rights very difficult, especially in southern Italy. However, since 1997, following the application of Law 285, local bodies have undertaken a number of initiatives in the areas of provision, protection and participation. As far as family legislation is concerned, the idea that continuity of relationships between children and parents after divorce is in the best interests of children has only recently penetrated Italian judicial culture. The article also discusses some recent bills intending to make joint custody legally binding, and to introduce family mediation into the judicial system.

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2001-08-01

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The subject matter of the International Journal of Law, Policy and the Family comprises the following: analyses of the law relating to the family which carry an interest beyond the jurisdiction dealt with, or which are of a comparative nature; theoretical analyses of family law; sociological literature concerning the family which is of special interest to law and legal policy; social policy literature of special interest to law and the family; literature in related disciplines (such as medicine, psychology, demography) which is of special relevance to law and the family; research findings in the above areas; reviews of books and relevant reports. The journal has a flexible policy as to length of contributions, so that substantial research reports can be included.