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UNICEF hails Bangladesh's decision to establish separate children's courts

Dhaka, Mar 24 (UNI) The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on Monday welcomed the Bangladeshi interim government's recent decision to establish separate children's courts, marking a significant step toward ensuring a child-friendly justice system that upholds the rights and well-being of children.
This landmark decision reinforces Bangladesh's commitment to implementing the Children Act 2013, aligning national legal frameworks with international standards, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), said the UN agency.
"In too many cases, children who desperately need to be supported by the social welfare system fall into the criminal justice system. Having child-friendly systems is a step toward ensuring that rehabilitation is given every opportunity to work -- putting the focus on a system that is designed to rehabilitate, not punish," said Rana Flowers, UNICEF representative in Bangladesh.
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