Part I: Individual complaints

Individual complaints are the most direct form of complaint under the communications procedure. It allows for individuals, or groups of individuals to complain about a violation of their rights, either themselves or through their representatives. Filing a complaint with the CRC communications procedure gives child victims an opportunity to seek redress. Children face many barriers in accessing justice, and often have no way to bring violations. The Committee can recognise the violations children have endured and provide recourse to a remedy where domestic courts fail.