Joint report with SRSG Violence against Children on child-sensitive complaint mechanisms 2011, para. 100
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In some instances, the law provides that the IHRIC can only handle a complaint filed by a child once permission from a parent or legal guardian is granted. However, in cases where parents or legal guardians may be the source of abuse, children are allowed to choose an adult they trust. In other countries, the child's permission needs to be sought to pursue a complaint filed on his or her behalf.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children, including child prostitution, child pornography and other child sexual abuse material