Article 12 of Convention on the Rights of the Child ensures that children capable of forming their own views have right to express those views freely in matters affecting them, particularly whether to accept or reject DNA test
The Malaysian Children’s Commission Bill aimed at creating an independent commission responsible for advocating and enhancing the protection and rights of children is expected to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat next week.
Since the establishment of the Office of the Children’s Commissioner in 2019, the highest number of complaints received by the office involve child protection issues whilst protection connotes protection from sexual offences, abuse, and negligence.
THE Human Rights Commission of Malaysia supports the government’s move in developing the Children’s Commission Bill, which is vital in upholding and protecting all aspects of children’s rights.
