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BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILD
A rule that means we want to reduce pain & increase what is good for the child in any action affecting them.
• ‘In this situation, what will reduce pain and harm for the child?’
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• ‘In this situation, what will be good for the child?’
Child-Protective Prosecutions
• Approaching cases with the BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILD in mind is known as child-protective prosecutions.
• Upholding the best interest of the child is a duty under Philippine law; we refer to it as the DUTY OF CARE for child victims.
• This duty of care must go hand in hand with BURDEN OF PROOF in prosecution of cases.
