The Parliament of the Republic of Crimea considered and adopted as a basis the bills aimed at protecting the rights of minors

At an extraordinary session on July 9 in the first reading has been adopted a draft law “On the bodies and institutions for the protection of children's rights”, which defines the principles governing the activities of bodies and human rights institutions for children, entrusted with the implementation of social protection and crime prevention among persons who have not attained the age of eighteen.

Deputies adopted the draft law “On organization of activity of bodies of trusteeship and guardianship in the Republic of Crimea”, made by the Prosecutor's office of the Republic of Crimea. This draft law is aimed at regulating the activities of the guardianship and trusteeship concerning minors and persons recognized incapable or limited in capacity, living on the territory of the Republic of Crimea.

So, on the Peninsula on the account are about 4,300 children-orphans and children left without parental care, of whom 3055 is under trusteeship (guardianship). The adoption of this bill will allow to create necessary conditions for optimal living conditions and upbringing of children-orphans and children left without parental care, minors, who need social protection, exercising control over their maintenance, upbringing and education, as well as to ensure proper living conditions for adult persons recognized by court as incapable or partially incapable, and major capable persons who due to health need care, custody or foster care.