BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 15. Azerbaijani
President Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree amending the Rules on
State Oversight of the Implementation of Children's Rights.
The text of the decree has been published on the official
website of the President of Azerbaijan.
Under the amendments, the Prosecutor General's Office will
protect the rights and legitimate interests of children in court
where authorized by law, submit applications to state authorities
and file lawsuits in cases stipulated by legislation.
The prosecution authorities will also oversee the implementation
of legislation in criminal and administrative cases involving
children in accordance with procedures established by law.
In addition, the prosecution authorities will review information
received from guardianship and trusteeship bodies and the Ministry
of Labor and Social Protection of the Population concerning cases
in which a child's life or health is under immediate threat, and
will take measures provided for under the law.
