Omar Khadr: Best Interests of the Child Key to Court Decision

Posted by: Kathy Vandergrift | Feb 12, 2010 |

A small phrase in the Supreme Court Decision on Omar Khadr is key for an appropriate reponse by the government. It is the principle of the Best Interests of the Child. Read CCRC commentary: omar-khadr-decision-commentary

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