CRC/C/15/Add.180 page 6 (c) In particular provide adequate training to the judiciary on the impact of the International Treaties Act of 1998 and the possibility of directly invoking the Convention in courts; and (d) Seek technical assistance from, among others, UNICEF, UNESCO and OHCHR with a view to involving non-governmental organizations and other sectors of civil society. 2. General principles General principles 26. The Committee is concerned that the principles of non-discrimination, best interests of the child (art. 3), right to life, survival and development of the child (art. 6) and respect for the views of the child (art. 12) are not fully reflected in the State party’s legislation and administrative and judicial decisions, as well as in policies and programmes relevant to children at both national and local levels. 27. The Committee reiterates its previous recommendation (ibid., para. 11) that the State party: (a) Appropriately integrate general principles of the Convention, namely articles 2, 3, 6 and 12, in all relevant legislation concerning children; (b) Apply them in all political, judicial and administrative decisions, as well as in projects, programmes and services which have an impact on all children; and (c) Apply these principles in planning and policy-making at every level, as well as in actions taken by social and health welfare and educational institutions, courts of law and administrative authorities. Non-discrimination 28. The Committee is concerned that the principle of non-discrimination is not fully implemented for children of economically disadvantaged households, children living in rural areas, children in institutions, children with disabilities, Roma children and children affected by Chernobyl, especially with regard to their access to adequate health care and educational facilities. 29. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Monitor the situation of children, in particular those belonging to the above-mentioned vulnerable groups, who are exposed to discrimination; and (b) Develop, on the basis of the results of this monitoring, comprehensive strategies containing specific and well-targeted actions aimed at eliminating all forms of discrimination.

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