Harmonising the protection of unaccompanied minors in Europe

Amendment No. 7 | Doc. 14142 | 11 October 2016

Signatories:

Mr Jokin BILDARRATZ, Spain, ALDE ; Ms Sílvia Eloïsa BONET, Andorra, SOC ; Mr José CEPEDA, Spain, SOC ; Ms Carmen QUINTANILLA, Spain, EPP/CD ; Ms Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS, Spain, SOC ; Mr Jordi XUCLÀ, Spain, ALDE

Origin

2016 - Fourth part-session

In the draft resolution, after paragraph 8.2.10, insert the following paragraph:

"ensuring that while they are unaccompanied or separated, these children have access to a professional guardian to look after their well-being, legal representation and best interests."

Explanatory note

We propose a new paragraph suggesting the assignment of a professional guardian for unaccompanied children.