Identifying Legal Challenges In The Application Of Children’s Rights In The Mission Of The Social Department Of Public Administration

Abstract

Identifying the Legal Challenges in Implementing Children's Rights within the Social Services Department of Public Administration

The identification of legal challenges in the implementation of children's rights by the social services department within public administration requires a thorough analysis of the legal framework, institutional competences, and administrative practice. As a specialized structure tasked with delivering social benefits and operating as a professional body within local municipalities, the department is responsible for ensuring the observance and enforcement of the rights of children, families, persons with disabilities, as well as other individuals, groups, or communities in situations of social need.

Accordingly, the enforcement of children's rights, when considered in light of political, economic, cultural, and institutional factors, presents significant challenges in both administrative and legal processes. These challenges, in turn, create limitations in solving various specific and/or general cases involving children in Romania. The failure of Romanian administrative authorities to properly implement the fundamental principle underpinning all provisions of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child has serious repercussions for society.

Thus, our legal analysis concerning the implementation of administrative procedures is primarily shaped by and focused on the principle of the best interests of the child.