On Tuesday 27th of June, Professor Marit Skivenes held a presentation on the “Skivenes Report», for the School of Law and UCCsocialwork Webinar. The attendees were Irish policy makers and academics in the field of child protection and welfare. The presentation titled “Safe Childhood, Secure Future” – was about the rule of law and child protection in Norway. The «Skivenes Report» is a Norwegian expert report (NOU 2023: 7 Safe childhood, secured future) on the rule of law and child protection presented to the Norwegian government in March 2023. A total of 118 suggestions for improvements are laid forward. The English summary report can be accessed here: https://barnevernsutvalget.no/english/
Research Centre at the University of Bergen. We study government’s use of power towards its citizens, and justifications thereof. Focus on children's rights and child protection.