Protection of Children’s Rights in the European Social Charter

Abstract

The article analyzes the guarantees of children’s rights in the European Social Charter. The perspective of the considerations was captured by recognizing children as people deserving special care from public authorities (vulnerable group). A dogmatic and linguistic analysis of the provisions of the European Social Charter was carried out and the directions of the jurisprudence of the European Committee of Social Rights were examined. The European Social Charter contains extensive guarantees in the area of children’s socioeconomic rights. This concerns, in particular, the right to education, social protection, housing and health. The position of the European Committee of Social Rights determines the effectiveness of the guarantees set out in the provisions of the European Social Charter. Thanks to it, it is possible to assess the compliance of national law and practice with the European Social Charter.