CRC/C/15/Add.269 page 7 best interests of the child and to ensure that article 3 of the Convention is duly reflected in its legislation and administrative measures. The Committee recommends that the State party review its legislation critically to ensure that the main thrust of the Convention, namely that children are subjects of their own rights, is adequately reflected in domestic legislation and that the best interests of the child is a primary consideration in all decision-making regarding children, including custody decisions. Right to life 31. The Committee welcomes the process of national reconciliation, but it is deeply concerned that violent actions still take place in the State party and that children continue to be victims of this violence. The Committee notes with particular concern the vulnerable position of girls in the internal hostilities. 32. In light of article 6 and other relevant provisions of the Convention, the Committee urges the State party to make every effort to reinforce protection of the right to life of all children within the State party, through policies, programmes and services that target and guarantee protection of this right. Respect for the views of the child 33. While noting that articles 36 and 38 of the Algerian Constitution provide for freedom of opinion and expression, as well as for freedom of intellectual, artistic and scientific creation, the Committee is concerned that respect for the views of the child remains limited owing to traditional societal attitudes towards children within the family, schools and the community at large. The Committee notes with particular concern that the public exercise of freedom of opinion and expression by a child requires the authorization of his/her guardian. 34. In light of article 12 of the Convention, the Committee recommends that the State party promote and facilitate, within the family, schools, other institutions and courts, respect for the views of children and their participation in all matters affecting them. It recommends that the State party develop skills-training programmes in community settings for teachers, social workers and local officials to enable them to assist children to express their informed views and opinions and to take those views into consideration. It also encourages the State party to undertake a regular review of the extent to which children’s views are taken into consideration and of their impact on policy-making, court decisions and programme implementation. The Committee recommends that the State party seek assistance from UNICEF, among others. 3. Civil rights and freedoms Birth registration 35. The Committee emphasizes that the birth registration system should be equally accessible to all parents in the whole territory of the State party, and in this respect it reiterates its concern about the deficiencies in the system of birth registration for children belonging to nomadic minorities and having a pastoral lifestyle.