Children’s Rights to Effectively Participate in Justice Proceedings in a Language They Fully Understand

The report provides a case study of Timor-Leste, a country which exemplifies how language barriers can impact children’s access to justice in multiple stages of the legal process. It recommends key actions to improve access to justice for children, including educating them about their legal system and rights, providing language accessibility through civil society organizations, advocating for children's rights by lawyers, involving inter-governmental and international organizations, and ensuring implementation of laws and language proficiency in justice proceedings by states. These actions aim to enhance children's understanding, provide support, and promote inclusive and fair access to justice for all.