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Law-ref.org | TREATY ESTABLISHING A CONSTITUTION FOR EUROPE |
| ARTICLE II-84: | The rights of the child |
| 1. | Children shall have the right to such protection and care as is necessary for their well-being. They may express their views freely. Such views shall be taken into consideration on matters which concern them in accordance with their age and maturity. |
| 2. | In all actions relating to children, whether taken by public authorities or private institutions, the child's best interests must be a primary consideration. |
| 3. | Every child shall have the right to maintain on a regular basis a personal relationship and direct contact with both his or her parents, unless that is contrary to his or her interests. |