CRC/C/MUS/CO/2 page 6 28. The Committee requests that specific information be included in the next periodic report on the measures and programmes relevant to the Convention on the Rights of the Child undertaken by the State party to follow up on the Declaration and Programme of Action adopted at the World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance held in Durban, South Africa in 2001 and taking account of general comment No. 1 (2001) on the aims of education. Best interests of the child 29. The Committee notes that although the principle of the best interests of the child is not specifically stated in the Constitution, various national laws provide for the best interests of the child. However, the Committee is concerned that this principle is not fully applied and duly integrated in the implementation of the policies and programmes of the State party or in administrative and judicial decisions for instance in cases of custody and visitation rights. 30. The Committee recommends that the principle of the best interests of the child enshrined in article 3 be systematically implemented in judicial and administrative decisions as well as in programmes, projects and services with regard to children in various situations. Respect for the views of the child 31. While noting with appreciation the efforts made by the State party in order to implement the principle of respect for the views of the child, the Committee is concerned that the views of the child are not systematically taken into account, such as in school settings and in policy development. 32. In light of article 12 of the Convention, the Committee recommends that the State party continue and strengthen its actions to promote the rights of the child to express his/her views fully in all matters affecting him/her, including within the school, in the media, the courts, administrative bodies and in society in general. 3. Civil rights and freedoms (arts. 7, 8, 13-17 and 37 (a) of the Convention) Birth registration 33. The Committee notes with appreciation the initiatives undertaken by the State party to deal with tardy declaration of births and unregistered children, including the establishment of a high level Committee chaired by the Attorney-General and the Minister of Women’s Rights, Child Development, Family Welfare and Consumer Protection in August 2005. It also notes the creation of a hotline operating on a 24-hour basis through which tardy declarations can be made. However, the Committee also notes that the procedures regarding late registration are still complex and very long. 34. The Committee encourages the State party to continue its initiatives to ensure that cases of tardy declarations are dealt with in a more expeditious manner.