Durable solutions and the best interests of the child in the context of return processes

This brief provides an overview of what is needed to implement legal and political commitments to children's rights and interests. It explains key steps to implement specific procedures and return processes that respect the rights of the child. It provides a summary of key child rights concerns in current practice, drawing directly on children’s experiences and includes some practical examples of how some EU member states are taking steps to improve procedures to better protect children.