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(c)
Strengthen measures to move towards de-institutionalization whilst ensuring that
alternatives to institutionalization, such as supporting families and extending the
network of foster care, are developed, and implement those measures throughout
the country;
(d)
Ensure the provision of training to staff involved in the provision of care both in
institutions and in alternative care arrangements;
(e)
Set clear standards for existing institutions and ensure periodic review of the
placement of children, in light of article 25 of the Convention and the
recommendations adopted after the General Day of Discussion on children without
parental care in 2005;
(f)
Provide adequate follow-up and reintegration support and services for children who
leave institutional care;
(g)
Establish effective mechanisms to receive and address complaints from children in
care and to monitor standards of care.
Adoption
46. The Committee notes the passing of legislation on adoption aimed at ensuring compatibility
with international standards. The Committee regrets, however, the lack of adequate information in
relation to the procedural aspects of adoption, including measures to ensure that the best interests of
the child are paramount, that children adopted outside of the State party enjoy safeguards and
standards equivalent to those available in national adoptions and that, in intercountry adoption, the
placement of a child does not result in improper financial gain for those involved.
47. The Committee recommends that the State party incorporate, in its next periodic report,
detailed information on the procedural and substantive aspects of the law on adoption
including, in particular, the extent to which applicable law and practice are in accordance
with article 21 of the Convention and the Hague Convention No. 33 on Protection of Children
and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption.
Abuse and neglect
48. While taking note of the State party’s efforts to raise awareness of and reduce the abuse and
neglect of children and awareness of the new law on domestic violence, the Committee remains
concerned that the abuse and neglect of children is widespread. The Committee notes with concern
that there is only one State centre for the protection of victims of abuse and neglect.
49. The Committee urges the State party:
(a)
To reinforce mechanisms the number of cases and the extent of violence, neglect
and sexual abuse in the family;
(b)
To ensure that professionals working with children (including teachers, social
workers, medical professionals, members of the police and the judiciary) receive
training on their obligation to report and take appropriate action in suspected cases
of domestic violence affecting children;