« Les soins sont de plus en plus absents du parcours des mineurs non accompagnés »

Abstract

"Care is increasingly absent from the pathway of unaccompanied minors". Legal experts of the French ombudsperson work with professionals supporting unaccompanied minors on different levels. They can also have a watchdog role with legislative authorities and judicial bodies. They note in particular increasing difficulty for these youngsters in accessing appropriate care. Interview with Nathalie Lequeux, legal expert and coordinator at the French children's rights centre.

Keywords: child protection; children's rights; droit de l’enfant; justice des mineurs; justice for minors; mineur non accompagné; protection de l’enfance; unaccompanied minor.