International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

Summary

There are some items in this treaty that refer to children, but not many.  Its worth a read, but unclear at this time if it is useful.

• Adopted: General Assembly resolution 2200A (XXI) of 16 December 1966
• Entry into force: 23 March 1976, in accordance with Article 49

Japan Status

• Ratified (Date Unknown)

Other country Status

• TBD

CRN Japan Position

Under consideration.

Practical Application to Cases in Japan

Unknown at this time

Sources of Treaty

• http://www.unhchr.ch/html/menu3/b/a_ccpr.htm

Accepts Individual Complaints?

• Unknown

Additional Information

• TBD