”Discrimination Against Children” in the Light of Landmark Decisions of the European Court of Human Rights and the Us Supreme Court

Peri Uran Murphy

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”Discrimination Against Children” in the Light of Landmark Decisions of the European Court of Human Rights and the Us Supreme Court

Yazarlar:

Peri Uran Murphy

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Public Law (Other)

Dergi:

İstanbul Hukuk Mecmuası Vol.83 Issue 1, pp.417-462

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001355566

pISSN:

2636-7734

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Özet:

 One of the most significant and convoluted issues regarding the international protection of human rights is the right to non-discrimination. Discrimination, which can be defined as less favourable treatment in a narrow sense, undoubtedly poses a threat to various social groups in society; however, it is particularly a threat to children, as they are disadvantaged in terms of the power structure of society and are more vulnerable than adults due to their age-related necessities. A violation of rights during childhood can lead to much more serious and even irreparable consequences than a violation of rights experienced during adulthood, because it prevents or delays the flow of developmental opportunities during this period. Children who cannot influence decision-makers due to their inability to vote and who cannot assert their rights due to limited rights of participation and association face significant difficulties in expressing their experiences. In light of these facts, States have a great responsibility to ensure that a child whose rights have been violated due to discrimination based on ethnic background, disability, age, birth, other grounds such as religion, language, etc., can claim their rights, to compensate for the damage caused by the violation, and to prevent the recurrence of similar violations.

 One of the most significant and convoluted issues regarding the international protection of human rights is the right to non-discrimination. Discrimination, which can be defined as less favourable treatment in a narrow sense, undoubtedly poses a threat to various social groups in society; however, it is particularly a threat to children, as they are disadvantaged in terms of the power structure of society and are more vulnerable than adults due to their age-related necessities. A violation of rights during childhood can lead to much more serious and even irreparable consequences than a violation of rights experienced during adulthood, because it prevents or delays the flow of developmental opportunities during this period. Children who cannot influence decision-makers due to their inability to vote and who cannot assert their rights due to limited rights of participation and association face significant difficulties in expressing their experiences. In light of these facts, States have a great responsibility to ensure that a child whose rights have been violated due to discrimination based on ethnic background, disability, age, birth, other grounds such as religion, language, etc., can claim their rights, to compensate for the damage caused by the violation, and to prevent the recurrence of similar violations.

 One of the most significant and convoluted issues regarding the international protection of human rights is the right to non-discrimination. Discrimination, which can be defined as less favourable treatment in a narrow sense, undoubtedly poses a threat to various social groups in society; however, it is particularly a threat to children, as they are disadvantaged in terms of the power structure of society and are more vulnerable than adults due to their age-related necessities. A violation of rights during childhood can lead to much more serious and even irreparable consequences than a violation of rights experienced during adulthood, because it prevents or delays the flow of developmental opportunities during this period. Children who cannot influence decision-makers due to their inability to vote and who cannot assert their rights due to limited rights of participation and association face significant difficulties in expressing their experiences. In light of these facts, States have a great responsibility to ensure that a child whose rights have been violated due to discrimination based on ethnic background, disability, age, birth, other grounds such as religion, language, etc., can claim their rights, to compensate for the damage caused by the violation, and to prevent the recurrence of similar violations.

 İnsan haklarının uluslararası korunmasına ilişkin en önemli ve bir o kadar da karmaşık konulardan biri ayrımcılığa uğramama hakkıdır. En dar anlamıyla daha dezavantajlı muamele olarak tanımlanabilecek olan ayrımcılık, şüphesiz toplumdaki çeşitli sosyal gruplara yönelik bir tehdit oluşturmakta; ancak toplumun güç yapısı açısından avantajlı olmadıkları ve yaşa bağlı gereksinimleri nedeniyle yetişkinlere göre daha savunmasız oldukları için özellikle çocuklar için bir tehdit oluşturmaktadır. Çocukluk döneminde yaşanan bir hak ihlali, bu dönemdeki gelişim fırsatlarının akışını engellediği veya geciktirdiği için, yetişkinlik döneminde yaşanan bir hak ihlalinden çok daha zor, hatta telafisi imkansız sonuçlar doğurabilmektedir. Oy kullanamadıkları için karar vericileri etkileme konusunda etkisiz kalan, katılım ve örgütlenme hakları sınırlı olduğu için haklarını arayamayan çocuklar, deneyimlerini ifade etmekte önemli sorunlarla karşılaşmaktadır. Bu hususlar karşısında etnik köken, engellilik, yaş, doğum ve din, dil gibi diğer temellere dayalı ayrımcılık nedeniyle hakları ihlal edilen bir çocuğun haklarını arayabilmesini sağlamak, ihlalin yol açtığı zararı tazmin etmek ve benzer ihlallerin tekrarlanmasını önlemek için devletlere büyük sorumluluk düşmektedir.

Makale detayları

”Discrimination Against Children” in the Light of Landmark Decisions of the European Court of Human Rights and the Us Supreme Court

Yazarlar:

Peri Uran Murphy

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Public Law (Other)

Dergi:

İstanbul Hukuk Mecmuası Vol.83 Issue 1, pp.417-462

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001355566

pISSN:

2636-7734

Discrimination

Children’s Rights

Discrimination Against Children

ECtHR Landmark Decisions

US Supreme Court Landmark DecisionsAyrımcılık

Çocuk Hakları

Çocuklara Yönelik Ayrımcılık

AİHM’nin Önemli Kararları

ABD Yüksek Mahkemesi’nin Önemli Kararları

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Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Peri Uran Murphy

Yayıncı: Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar: Public Law (Other)

Dergi: İstanbul Hukuk Mecmuası Vol.83 Issue 1, pp.417-462

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 6/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001355566

pISSN: 2636-7734

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Peri Uran Murphy

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Public Law (Other)

Dergi:

İstanbul Hukuk Mecmuası Vol.83 Issue 1, pp.417-462

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001355566

pISSN:

2636-7734